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Fine George 11 Walnut Bureau
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Fine George 11 Walnut Bureau

18th century
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A finely proportioned bureau in walnut. The front, top and drawer fronts are in well figured veneers on a pine carcass, cross banded with feather banding. the sides are of solid walnut. The fall front reveals a beautifully fitted interior with cross banded drawers, a well and a central door containing a removable secret compartment with hidden drawers retaining the original leather pulls. There is a tooled leather insert to the fall and the original iron hinges are present. The drawer linings are oak and the original back boards are present with a repair to one board. The piece has a lovely light honey patina and literally glows.

There have been some restorations to the piece, the handles have been updated at some point, it now has period correct replacements. The bracket feet are a later addition, there have been some small patch repairs to the veneers.

English. Circa 1730

Height 100 cm ( 39 1/2”)

Width 89 cm ( 35”)

Depth 50 cm ( 19 3/4’)

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Martin Murray Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the 18th Century.

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Description
A finely proportioned bureau in walnut.
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The front, top and drawer fronts are in well figured veneers on a pine carcass, cross banded with feather banding.
Martin Murray Antiques

the sides are of solid walnut. The fall front reveals a beautifully fitted interior with cross banded drawers, a well and a central door containing a removable secret compartment with hidden drawers retaining the original leather pulls. There is a tooled leather insert to the fall and the original iron hinges are present. The drawer linings are oak and the original back boards are present with a repair to one board. The piece has a lovely light honey patina and literally glows.

fig 1. An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
fig 1. Fine George 11 Walnut Bureau

There have been some restorations to the piece, the handles have been updated at some point, it now has period correct replacements. The bracket feet are a later addition, there have been some small patch repairs to the veneers.

English. Circa 1730

Height 100 cm ( 39 1/2”)

Width 89 cm ( 35”)

Depth 50 cm ( 19 3/4’)

Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1230370
Martin Murray Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.

Fine George 11 Walnut Bureau

Archive II An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet. View XIV
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An 18th-century George II burr walnut bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
Fine George 11 walnut bureau
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  • ObjectBureau
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Amber Brown
  • MotifsFall-front flap, bracket feet, brass backplate handles, featherbanding inlay

This George II bureau is an eighteenth-century English piece constructed from burr walnut, oak, and brass. It has a warm amber brown colour with well-figured veneers on the front, top, and drawer fronts, accented by featherbanding inlay. The sloped fall-front flap opens above four graduated drawers fitted with brass backplate handles and keyhole escutcheons. The cabinet stands on bracket feet and includes a hanging tassel attached to the fall-front keyhole. The wood displays signs of age, including historic patch repairs to the veneers and later bracket feet, alongside updated period-correct brass handles. Measuring 100 cm in height, 89 cm in width, and 50 cm in depth, it provides a functional writing surface and drawer storage. Placed in a gentleman's library, study, or living room, this bureau serves as a practical writing desk and storage cabinet. The fall-front drops to create a desk space above the drawers, which organize stationery and documents. Its traditional proportions allow it to sit against a wall in a home office or bedroom while bringing period character to the interior. The combination of burr walnut veneers and brass hardware integrates with traditional and classic room schemes.

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Originating in the early to mid-18th century during the reign of King George II, a walnut bureau is a writing cabinet featuring a sloped fall-front lid situated over a chest of drawers. The hinged flap opens to reveal an internal arrangement of small drawers and storage compartments used for correspondence.

These bureaus were traditionally constructed using native or imported walnut veneers, frequently incorporating decorative burr walnut, crossbanding, and featherband inlays over a solid softwood or oak carcase. Key structural indicators include hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and cast brass backplate handles.

Authentic period bureaus exhibit signs of historic craftsmanship, including hand-planed timber surfaces, thick veneer cuts, asymmetrical dovetailing, and natural oxidation within drawer linings and under the base. Original brass fittings will typically show hand-chased details and authentic surface wear.

A Georgian walnut bureau can function as a focal writing station or storage piece in a modern study, hallway, or living room. Setting the warm timber tone against soft neutral walls and complementing it with contemporary task lighting creates a balanced contrast between historic and current design.

Maintain the timber finish by regularly dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the item situated away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement, cracking, and veneer lifting.
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