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Fine George III Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk C.1760
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Fine George III Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk C.1760

18th century
Description

An exceptional George III period mahogany bureau bookcase dating to circa 1760, a superb example of eighteenth-century English cabinet making that combines elegance, practicality and enduring investment appeal.

Crafted from richly figured solid mahogany of excellent colour and patination, the upper section is fitted with a pair of beautifully shaped glazed doors retaining their distinctive Georgian character. The doors open to reveal an adjustable shelved interior, ideal for displaying books, leather-bound volumes, porcelain or treasured collections.

The bureau section features a wonderfully proportioned fall-front writing surface which opens to reveal a finely fitted interior incorporating an arrangement of drawers, pigeonholes and a central cupboard, demonstrating the quality and craftsmanship associated with the finest Georgian furniture. This highly functional workspace remains as practical today as when it was first made over 260 years ago.

Below are four long graduated drawers and two short drawers, retaining attractive brass swan-neck handles and offering substantial storage. The piece stands upon elegant bracket feet, completing its timeless Georgian silhouette.

Dimensions

Height: 250cm

Width: 107cm

Depth: 60cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1224585
Description
An exceptional George III period mahogany bureau bookcase dating to circa 1760, a superb example of eighteenth-century English cabinet making that combines elegance, practicality and enduring investment appeal.
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Crafted from richly figured solid mahogany of excellent colour and patination, the upper section is fitted with a pair of beautifully shaped glazed doors retaining their distinctive Georgian character.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The doors open to reveal an adjustable shelved interior, ideal for displaying books, leather-bound volumes, porcelain or treasured collections.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles.
fig 1. Fine George III Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk C.1760

The bureau section features a wonderfully proportioned fall-front writing surface which opens to reveal a finely fitted interior incorporating an arrangement of drawers, pigeonholes and a central cupboard, demonstrating the quality and craftsmanship associated with the finest Georgian furniture. This highly functional workspace remains as practical today as when it was first made over 260 years ago.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles.
fig 2. Fine George III Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk C.1760

Below are four long graduated drawers and two short drawers, retaining attractive brass swan-neck handles and offering substantial storage. The piece stands upon elegant bracket feet, completing its timeless Georgian silhouette.

Dimensions

Height: 250cm

Width: 107cm

Depth: 60cm

Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1224585
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Archive I An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles.

Fine George III Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk C.1760

Archive II An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles. View X
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles.
Fine George III Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk c.1760
Ref: SA1224585
An eighteenth-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring shaped mirrored double doors on the upper cabinet, a slant-front desk midsection, and four graduated drawers below with brass drop handles.
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Originating in the 18th century, a bureau bookcase combines a slant-front writing desk with an upper cabinet for storing books or display items.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid and veneered mahogany, secondary oak drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic George III examples feature hand-planed back panels, period drawer construction with oak linings, original brass escutcheons, and natural age-related wear around hand-carved moulding.

Position the piece as a focal point in a home office or living space, pairing dark mahogany with modern neutral textiles and minimalist ceramics inside the cabinet.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish annually while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity.
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