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Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09663872
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-240 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Fan-shaped corner inlays and satinwood banding: fashionable neo-classical styling.
Geometric astragal glazing bars: individual hand-cut glass panes set in wooden mouldings.
Dark ink staining within the internal recess: signs of long working use.
Cast brass swan-neck handles with rosette backplates: standard early nineteenth-century fittings.
Natural shrinkage line at the waist moulding: centuries of timber movement.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
222.5cm (87.60")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237696
Dealers Internal Reference
1414
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Description
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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09663872
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-240 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Fan-shaped corner inlays and satinwood banding: fashionable neo-classical styling.
Geometric astragal glazing bars: individual hand-cut glass panes set in wooden mouldings.
Dark ink staining within the internal recess: signs of long working use.
Cast brass swan-neck handles with rosette backplates: standard early nineteenth-century fittings.
Natural shrinkage line at the waist moulding: centuries of timber movement.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
222.5cm (87.60")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237696
Dealers Internal Ref
1414
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet above a slanted writing desk with four inlaid drawers and brass handles.

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An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper astragal glazed cabinet above a slanted writing desk with four inlaid drawers and brass handles.
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, crossbanded inlay, brass swan-neck handles, bracket feet
  • SizeH 222.5 cm (88 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This George III bureau bookcase is an 1800 piece made from mahogany, satinwood, glass, and brass, rendered in a warm brown colour with crossbanded inlay. The upper cabinet has a carved dentil cornice and a pair of glazed doors with astragal wooden bars enclosing three adjustable shelves. Below this sits a slanted writing fall that opens to reveal twelve interior drawers, pigeon holes, and a central door. The lower section contains four long cockbeeded drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles and key escutcheons, all elevated on bracket feet. The entire cabinet measures 222.5 cm high, 120 cm wide, and 54 cm deep. In a modern home, this storage and writing desk combination suits a study, library, or drawing room as a traditional writing workspace and display cabinet. The visible exterior elements include distinctive honey-toned satinwood crossbanding on the drawer borders, fielded panels on the fall front, and decorative mouldings framing the glass panes. The warm timber tones display natural grain variation, while the brass hardware shows aged patina, and the base rests firmly on block bracket feet.

FAQs

A George III bureau bookcase is an 18th-century British furniture piece that combines a slant-front writing desk with an upper glass-fronted display cabinet.

These items were primarily constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often incorporating native secondary woods like oak or pine for interior drawer linings. Key features include hand-cut dovetail joints, astragal glazing bars, and decorative crossbanded inlays.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetails, hand-sawn backboards, and original cast brass hardware with age-appropriate surface patination. Hand-blown glass in the upper doors often features slight waviness or subtle air bubbles.

A bureau bookcase functions as a compact home office workstation while providing vertical storage for ceramics or books. Positioned against a modern neutral backdrop, the dark mahogany finish creates a structured focal point in a living room, hallway, or study.

Dust surfaces regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply high-quality beeswax once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent wood movement, veneer lifting, and finish fading.
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