Small George II Antique Mahogany Bureau

18th century

Sold by Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Description

Small George II Antique Mahogany Bureau

Dating from ca. 1760 this unusual George II Antique Mahogany Bureau has delightfully small proportions and an unusual drawer configuration. It has a moulded fall front with beautiful cross banded edges and brass key escutcheon. The interior is fitted with small oak drawers, pigeon holes and a central inlaid door. The lower section has one long over two smaller drawers, then two longer drawers, all oak lined, cock beaded and have decorative thistle embossed brass handles. The drawer fronts are finished with beautiful inlaid cross banding. The bureau stands on Ogee bracket feet, shows signs of old repairs and character which in no way detract from its overall beauty it just adds to the charm of this antique piece. It has aged to a warm mahogany with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

Approximate dimensions are:

Height: 99 cm / 39 inches

Width: 86 cm / 34 inches

Depth: 49 cm / 19 inches

Ref No: 04955

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Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA288895

Dealers Internal Reference

04955

Description

Small George II Antique Mahogany Bureau

Dating from ca.

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1760 this unusual George II Antique Mahogany Bureau has delightfully small proportions and an unusual drawer configuration.

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

It has a moulded fall front with beautiful cross banded edges and brass key escutcheon. The interior is fitted with small oak drawers, pigeon holes and a central inlaid door. The lower section has one long over two smaller drawers, then two longer drawers, all oak lined, cock beaded and have decorative thistle embossed brass handles. The drawer fronts are finished with beautiful inlaid cross banding. The bureau stands on Ogee bracket feet, shows signs of old repairs and character which in no way detract from its overall beauty it just adds to the charm of this antique piece. It has aged to a warm mahogany with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.