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Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
London City Antiques
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Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase

19th century
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Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelves above a fantastic bureau with a mahogany fall boasting pretty inlaid satinwood. The fall opens to reveal a fitted interior consisting of twelve drawers, pigeon holes and a door to the centre opening to reveal two secret drawers above four long cockbeeded mahogany inlaid satinwood drawers with original brass swan neck handles and standing on original bracket feet

A superior example in fabulous original condition boasting a spectacular colour and first class craftsmanship

H 222.5 x W 120 X D 54cm

78.5 to the fall

Date 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
222.5cm (87.60")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George III Bureau Bookcase to the 1800s.

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SA1228736
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1414
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Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelves above a fantastic bureau with a mahogany fall boasting pretty inlaid satinwood. The fall opens to reveal a fitted interior consisting of twelve drawers, pigeon holes and a door to the centre opening to reveal two secret drawers above four long cockbeeded mahogany inlaid satinwood drawers with original brass swan neck handles and standing on original bracket feet
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A superior example in fabulous original condition boasting a spectacular colour and first class craftsmanship.
London City Antiques

H 222.5 x W 120 X D 54cm

78.5 to the fall

Date 1800

Height
222.5cm (87.60")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Bureau Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228736
Dealers Internal Ref
1414
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A tall George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper cabinet with geometric astragal glazed doors over a slant-front writing desk and four long drawers with brass handles.

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A tall George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper cabinet with geometric astragal glazed doors over a slant-front writing desk and four long drawers with brass handles.
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
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A tall George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper cabinet with geometric astragal glazed doors over a slant-front writing desk and four long drawers with brass handles.
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A George III bureau bookcase is an eighteenth-century piece of case furniture combining a slant-front writing bureau at the base with a glazed display cabinet or bookcase above. Originating during the reign of King George III, these pieces served as functional writing desks and secure storage for personal collections.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, valued for their durability and rich grain pattern. Interior drawers often utilised oak or pine linings, secured with hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and hand-blown glazed panes.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn drawer linings, oak secondary timber, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and natural wear around handles and keyholes. Look for original astragal glazing bars, period-appropriate brass fittings, and hand-cut bracket feet.

Position the bureau in a study, drawing room, or hallway as a focal storage piece. Balance the traditional mahogany timber by displaying contemporary ceramics, glass objects, or art books inside the glazed upper cabinet.

Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight, radiators, and rapid humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement or veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the finish.
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