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A Rare William & Mary Burr Elm Bureau Bookcase
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for sale €7,898     $8,573
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A Rare William & Mary Burr Elm Bureau Bookcase

17th century
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A rare William & Mary burr elm bureau bookcase. Of small proportions and in lovely and remarkably original condition, with original handles and feet and with a great colour and waxed patina. The moldings and side are oak and the construction suggest this is an "Estate made" piece. The bureau interior is stepped and has a well and there is also a fitted interior to the upper section. 1930mm high, 890mm wide and 510mm deep. English. Circa 1690.

Physical Dimensions
Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Burr Elm Bureau Bookcase to the 17th Century.

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SA1227323
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A rare William & Mary burr elm bureau bookcase.
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Of small proportions and in lovely and remarkably original condition, with original handles and feet and with a great colour and waxed patina.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The moldings and side are oak and the construction suggest this is an "Estate made" piece. The bureau interior is stepped and has a well and there is also a fitted interior to the upper section. 1930mm high, 890mm wide and 510mm deep. English. Circa 1690.

Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Burr Elm Bureau Bookcase to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227323
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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A William and Mary burr elm bureau bookcase featuring a twin-panel upper cabinet over a slant-front desk and four lower drawers on turned bun feet.
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Archive I A William and Mary burr elm bureau bookcase featuring a twin-panel upper cabinet over a slant-front desk and four lower drawers on turned bun feet.

A Rare William & Mary Burr Elm Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A William and Mary burr elm bureau bookcase featuring a twin-panel upper cabinet over a slant-front desk and four lower drawers on turned bun feet. View II
Archive III A William and Mary burr elm bureau bookcase featuring a twin-panel upper cabinet over a slant-front desk and four lower drawers on turned bun feet. View III
Archive IV A William and Mary burr elm bureau bookcase featuring a twin-panel upper cabinet over a slant-front desk and four lower drawers on turned bun feet. View IV
Archive V A William and Mary burr elm bureau bookcase featuring a twin-panel upper cabinet over a slant-front desk and four lower drawers on turned bun feet. View V
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A William and Mary burr elm bureau bookcase featuring a twin-panel upper cabinet over a slant-front desk and four lower drawers on turned bun feet.
A Rare William & Mary Burr Elm Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA1227323
A William and Mary burr elm bureau bookcase featuring a twin-panel upper cabinet over a slant-front desk and four lower drawers on turned bun feet.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period17th century
  • StyleWilliam & Mary
  • MaterialElm, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr elm veneer, Fall-front writing slope, Turned bun feet, Engraved brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 193 cm (76 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This William and Mary bureau bookcase from the seventeenth century combines oak mouldings with a warm brown burr elm veneer finished in a waxed patina. The upper section contains a twin-panel cabinet with brass hinges and escutcheons, positioned above a slant-front fall-front writing slope. Below the desk surface sit two small drawers over two full-width graduated lower drawers, fitted with engraved brass handles and escutcheons. The entire cabinet rests upon four dark turned bun feet at the base. The piece stands 193 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this imposing traditional cabinet serves as a sophisticated storage and writing station in a study, library, or drawing room, providing functional workspace alongside enclosed shelving for books and display items.

FAQs

Originating in late 17th-century England, a William and Mary bureau bookcase is a two-part architectural furniture piece featuring an upper storage cabinet set over a slant-front writing desk and chest of drawers.

These pieces traditionally feature figured wood veneers, such as burr elm or walnut, laid over oak or pine frames, with hand-cut dovetail joints, brass drop handles, and turned bun feet.

Authentic examples exhibit period-correct construction, including thick hand-sawn veneers, hand-forged iron lock mechanisms, oak drawer linings, and original waist mouldings between the upper and lower sections.

A bureau bookcase functions well as a focal statement piece in a home office, library, or drawing room, combining practical storage with timeless proportions.

Keep burr elm furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to preserve the patina.
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