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George II Period Burr Walnut Bureau
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George II Period Burr Walnut Bureau

18th century
Sold 11 June 2026 · Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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Description

A high-quality George II period burr walnut bureau of great proportions and with superb colour and patina. The fall enclosing a fully fitted interior above a well and further drawers below. Raised on original bracket feet and retaining the original brass handles and locks.

Circa 1740

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this George II Burr Walnut Bureau to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
93.5cm (36.81")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218668
Description
A high-quality George II period burr walnut bureau of great proportions and with superb colour and patina. The fall enclosing a fully fitted interior above a well and further drawers below. Raised on original bracket feet and retaining the original brass handles and locks.

Circa 1740

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this George II Burr Walnut Bureau to the 18th Century.

Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
93.5cm (36.81")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218668
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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Archive I An angled front-facing shot of a George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brass hardware, and a warm timber grain. SOLD11 JUN 26

George II Period Burr Walnut Bureau

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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
Location
Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
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An angled front-facing shot of a George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brass hardware, and a warm timber grain.
George II period burr walnut bureau
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An angled front-facing shot of a George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brass hardware, and a warm timber grain.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloping fall-front lid, Figured burr walnut veneer, Brass drop handles and escutcheons, Graduated drawer configuration
  • SizeH 99.5 cm (39 in) x W 93.5 cm (37 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

The George II period, spanning from 1727 to 1760, marked a transition from heavy, baroque designs to lighter, more refined forms influenced by Palladian architecture and early Rococo aesthetics.

Craftsmen typically used native oak or pine for carcasses and drawer linings, veneered with highly figured decorative woods such as burr walnut, featherbanding, and crossbanding for the exterior surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, original brass hardware with appropriate patination, secondary timbers consistent with the era, and genuine veneer thickness rather than modern laminates.

Pairing a dark wood antique bureau with minimalist modern seating, contemporary abstract art, and neutral walls creates a sophisticated contrast that highlights the natural grain and historic craftsmanship.

Maintain antique wooden furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting, and treat periodically with traditional microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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