Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau 19th Century

Name: Victorian Burr-walnut Bureau De Dame
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA218225
Price: 3850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Ballinderry Antiques

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2 Lower Ballinderry Rd
Ballinderry Upper
Lisburn
BT28 2EP
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Sep 2012

Items For Sale 108

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Ballinderry Antiques

Verified Since Sep 2012

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Location: 2 Lower Ballinderry Rd , Ballinderry Upper , Lisburn , BT28 2EP, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ballinderryantiques

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A bureau de dame is a small writing desk specifically designed for women, which originated in 18th-century France and gained widespread popularity during the 19th century across Europe.

These pieces typically feature burr walnut veneers over solid hardwood frames, intricate floral marquetry inlays using contrasting fruitwoods, and cast brass or ormolu mounts with glass panel doors.

Authentic 19th-century examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original cast brass fittings with age-appropriate patination, and natural variation in the wood veneer grain.

A bureau de dame functions as a refined focal point in a bedroom nook, hallway, or living area, serving as a dedicated correspondence desk or decorative dressing table.

Maintain the finish by polishing periodically with high-quality beeswax, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources or direct sunlight, and dusting metal mounts with a soft dry cloth.

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