Fine George III Bureau Bookcase

Name: Fine George III Bureau Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA246263
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A most impressive and fine quality George III mahogany BUREAU-BOOKCASE in lovely condition and of a particularly good, warm colour.

Below the cornice with its dentil carving, the twin astragal-glazed doors open to reveal adjustable shelves within, whilst the beautifully figured fall below opens to show the finely fitted interior, with pidgeon-holes; carved "curtains"; small drawers and a central cupboard, also beautifully carved, with two "secret" compartments either side.

Further below are four long graduated drawers and it is supported on its original bracket feet. A lovely and useful cabinet. 7ft 4ins tall; 40ins wide (273 x 102cms).

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA246263

Dealers Internal Reference

497

Dealers Notes

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Description

A most impressive and fine quality George III mahogany BUREAU-BOOKCASE in lovely condition and of a particularly good, warm colour.

Below the cornice with its dentil carving, the twin astragal-glazed doors open to reveal adjustable shelves within, whilst the beautifully figured fall below opens to show the finely fitted interior, with pidgeon-holes; carved "curtains"; small drawers and a central cupboard, also beautifully carved, with two "secret" compartments either side.

Further below are four long graduated drawers and it is supported on its original bracket feet. A lovely and useful cabinet. 7ft 4ins tall; 40ins wide (273 x 102cms).

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA246263

Dealers Internal Ref

497

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

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