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Fine George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Gilt Framed Mirrors C.1760
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Fine George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Gilt Framed Mirrors C.1760

18th century
Description

A fine and authentic George III English mahogany bureau bookcase, dating to circa 1760, featuring beautifully figured mahogany, shaped mirror-panelled doors and a fitted writing interior.

**Dimensions**

Height: 250 cm (98½ in · 8 ft 2½ in)

Width: 107 cm (42 in)

Depth: 60 cm (23½ in)

Measured at widest points. Imperial rounded to nearest ½ in.

**Condition:** Attractive antique condition, displaying age-related patina, surface marks and wear consistent with its considerable age. Please examine the photographs.

**Description**

This impressive Georgian bureau bookcase is constructed principally in richly figured mahogany, displaying an attractive warm colour and historic patina.

The upper section incorporates a projecting dentil-moulded cornice above two shaped mirror-panelled doors, each surrounded by decorative gilt borders.

The interior provides shelving, pigeonholes and small drawers, offering practical storage for books, correspondence and personal possessions.

Beneath, the substantial fall-front opens to reveal a fitted writing interior, arranged with numerous pigeonholes and small drawers surrounding a central enclosed cupboard with contrasting inlaid decoration.

The lower section incorporates two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, retaining traditional brass swan-neck handles and standing on shaped bracket feet.

A particularly handsome example of 18th-century English cabinetmaking, offering the elegance, practical storage and architectural presence sought after in fine Georgian furniture.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244173
Description
A fine and authentic George III English mahogany bureau bookcase, dating to circa 1760, featuring beautifully figured mahogany, shaped mirror-panelled doors and a fitted writing interior.

Dimensions**

Height: 250 cm (98½ in · 8 ft 2½ in)

fig 1. A two-part George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a mirrored double-door upper cabinet framed in gold leaf above a slant-front writing desk and four graduated drawers.
fig 1. Fine George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Gilt Framed Mirrors C.1760

Width: 107 cm (42 in)

Depth: 60 cm (23½ in)

Measured at widest points. Imperial rounded to nearest ½ in.

“
Condition:** Attractive antique condition, displaying age-related patina, surface marks and wear consistent with its considerable age.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Please examine the photographs.

fig 2. A two-part George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a mirrored double-door upper cabinet framed in gold leaf above a slant-front writing desk and four graduated drawers.
fig 2. Fine George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Gilt Framed Mirrors C.1760

Description**

This impressive Georgian bureau bookcase is constructed principally in richly figured mahogany, displaying an attractive warm colour and historic patina.

The upper section incorporates a projecting dentil-moulded cornice above two shaped mirror-panelled doors, each surrounded by decorative gilt borders.

fig 3. A two-part George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a mirrored double-door upper cabinet framed in gold leaf above a slant-front writing desk and four graduated drawers.
fig 3. Fine George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Gilt Framed Mirrors C.1760

The interior provides shelving, pigeonholes and small drawers, offering practical storage for books, correspondence and personal possessions.

Beneath, the substantial fall-front opens to reveal a fitted writing interior, arranged with numerous pigeonholes and small drawers surrounding a central enclosed cupboard with contrasting inlaid decoration.

fig 4. A two-part George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a mirrored double-door upper cabinet framed in gold leaf above a slant-front writing desk and four graduated drawers.
fig 4. Fine George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Gilt Framed Mirrors C.1760

The lower section incorporates two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, retaining traditional brass swan-neck handles and standing on shaped bracket feet.

A particularly handsome example of 18th-century English cabinetmaking, offering the elegance, practical storage and architectural presence sought after in fine Georgian furniture.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244173
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I A two-part George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a mirrored double-door upper cabinet framed in gold leaf above a slant-front writing desk and four graduated drawers.

Fine George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Gilt Framed Mirrors C.1760

Archive II A two-part George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a mirrored double-door upper cabinet framed in gold leaf above a slant-front writing desk and four graduated drawers. View II
Archive III A two-part George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a mirrored double-door upper cabinet framed in gold leaf above a slant-front writing desk and four graduated drawers. View III
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

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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A two-part George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a mirrored double-door upper cabinet framed in gold leaf above a slant-front writing desk and four graduated drawers.
Fine George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Gilt Framed Mirrors c.1760
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A two-part George III mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a mirrored double-door upper cabinet framed in gold leaf above a slant-front writing desk and four graduated drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Mirror Glass, Gilt Wood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlant front, Bracket feet, Swan-neck brass handles, Gilt mirror moulding
  • SizeH 250 cm (98 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A George III bureau bookcase typically features a two-part construction with a slant-front writing desk over graduated drawers, surmounted by a double-door cabinet. Produced during the reign of King George III in Britain, these pieces were crafted primarily from fine mahogany and featured Classical architectural proportions.

Primary timbers included solid and veneered Cuban mahogany, while pine or oak were used as secondary woods for drawer linings. Decorative elements often incorporated mercury-gilded mirror glass, cast brass handles, and carved woodwork.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed drawer bases, and original brass hardware or fitting marks. Natural timber shrinkage over centuries created slight irregularities in construction that modern reproductions lack.

A bureau bookcase functions as a prominent focal point in a home office, library, or drawing room. It pairs well with modern lighting while providing practical storage for stationery behind the fall-front flap and displaying books or ceramics in the upper cabinet.

Regular care involves dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly along the grain once or twice a year. Furniture should be kept away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish degradation.
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