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Queen Anne/george I Walnut Bureau C. 1710/20.
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Queen Anne/george I Walnut Bureau C. 1710/20.

18th century
Description

A good quality early 18th century walnut bureau of excellent colour and patination with fine figured veneers, cross banding and stringing.

The bureau has a lovely interior with a false floored secret compartment behind the door and two further secrets which are accessed by removing the drawers adjacent to reeded pilasters which flank the door; a concealed spring (one each side) can then be pressed which causes the bottom of the pilaster to slide forward and reveal a secret drawer (again one on each side). Such is the quality of this piece than even the secret drawers, not usually seen, are finely veneered.

(see images 4, 5 and 6).

The engraved brasses are original as are all the oak drawer linings.

Condition is good, although inevitably, after 300 years of use, there have been a few small areas of veneer repair and some long scratches to the left of the fall.

DIMENSIONS: 39.25 inches wide, 40.25 inches tall, 19.5 inches deep.

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, West Country, England.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Bureau to the 1700s.

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SA211769
Dealers Internal Reference
8721
Description
A good quality early 18th century walnut bureau of excellent colour and patination with fine figured veneers, cross banding and stringing.

The bureau has a lovely interior with a false floored secret compartment behind the door and two further secrets which are accessed by removing the drawers adjacent to reeded pilasters which flank the door; a concealed spring (one each side) can then be pressed which causes the bottom of the pilaster to slide forward and reveal a secret drawer (again one on each side).

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Such is the quality of this piece than even the secret drawers, not usually seen, are finely veneered.
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
fig 1. A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet.
fig 1. Queen Anne/george I Walnut Bureau C. 1710/20.

(see images 4, 5 and 6).

The engraved brasses are original as are all the oak drawer linings.

Condition is good, although inevitably, after 300 years of use, there have been a few small areas of veneer repair and some long scratches to the left of the fall.

DIMENSIONS: 39.25 inches wide, 40.25 inches tall, 19.5 inches deep.

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, West Country, England.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Bureau to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA211769
Dealers Internal Ref
8721
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
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Roy and nadine precious: specialists in portraiture from the 16th to the 20th century. Established in 1972.

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Archive I A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet.

Queen Anne/george I Walnut Bureau C. 1710/20.

Archive II A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet. View II
Archive III A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet. View IX
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A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet.
Queen Anne/George I walnut bureau c. 1710/20.
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A Queen Anne figured walnut slant-front bureau featuring four drawers with brass drop handles and a sloping lid set on bracket feet.
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  • ObjectBureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front, Feather banding, Brass backplate handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

This Queen Anne walnut bureau dates from the period 1700 to 1719 and exhibits a warm brown colour with fine figured veneers. The item takes the form of a slant-front bureau with a sloping lid above a long drawer, positioned over three graduated lower drawers, all supported on bracket feet. The woodwork includes cross banding, stringing, and feather banding, complemented by engraved brass backplate handles and keyhole escutcheons on the fall front and drawers. Original oak linings appear throughout the drawer construction. Practical placement includes positioning this piece in a gentleman's library or study to serve as a writing desk and storage cabinet. The design accommodates daily administrative tasks while providing surface space for correspondence and document organization. Dimensions measure 102 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 49.5 cm deep.

FAQs

A Queen Anne walnut bureau is a slant-front writing desk featuring a sloping lid that opens to reveal an interior workspace, positioned over a chest of drawers. Developed in early 18th-century England, these pieces reflect the shift towards compact, elegant walnut furniture tailored for personal correspondence.

Bureaux from this period were typically constructed using a pine or oak carcass veneered with figured walnut, often featuring feather banding or crossbanding along drawer fronts. Dovetail joints were used for drawers, accompanied by cast brass backplate handles and escutcheons.

Authentic bureaux from the early 1700s usually feature bracket feet, hand-cut dovetails, and crossbanded or herringbone veneered drawer fronts. Look for genuine hand-forged iron locks, original brass hardware with batwing or pierced backplates, and consistent natural timber wear.

A walnut bureau can serve as a functional focal point in a home office, hallway, or living room when paired with clean-lined contemporary seating. Position an understated table lamp nearby to accentuate the natural grain and warm patina of the figured wood.

Preserve walnut furniture by maintaining stable humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, buffing along the grain to protect the finish.
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