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Superb Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
for sale €4,622     $5,017
£3,950
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

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Superb Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

19th century
Description

This is an important and elegant looking piece. It dates from around 1800.

The 4 long bureau drawers have boxwood inlay, as does the bookcase and the patern is reflected in the cornice.

The very attractive interior comprises 10 satinwood drawers, 6 pigeonholes and another larger storage area..

The glazed bookcase has wonderful boxwood lined astragal glazing and 2 fully adjustable shelves.

It is all in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Antique Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 1800s.

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SA404076
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Description
This is an important and elegant looking piece. It dates from around 1800.
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The 4 long bureau drawers have boxwood inlay, as does the bookcase and the patern is reflected in the cornice.
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

The very attractive interior comprises 10 satinwood drawers, 6 pigeonholes and another larger storage area..

The glazed bookcase has wonderful boxwood lined astragal glazing and 2 fully adjustable shelves.

It is all in excellent condition.

Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Antique Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA404076
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Mainly specialising in georgian furniture

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An antique Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door astragal glazed upper cabinet above a fall-front writing desk and four long drawers.
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Telephone 07749 738 756
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9 Church Street
Warwick
CV34 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jreeve
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
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An antique Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door astragal glazed upper cabinet above a fall-front writing desk and four long drawers.
Superb mahogany bureau bookcase
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An antique Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door astragal glazed upper cabinet above a fall-front writing desk and four long drawers.
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Originating in the early eighteenth century, the bureau bookcase developed as a multi-functional piece of furniture combining a drop-front writing desk, storage drawers, and a upper cabinet with glass doors for displaying books and collectibles.

Authentic Georgian examples typically feature high-grade solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, secondary timbers such as pine or oak for drawer lining, mouth-blown glass panes set within astragal glazing bars, and cast brass handles.

Look for hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, age-related shrinkage in solid wood panels, irregularity or slight distortion in original glass panes, and genuine patination around original brass hardware.

A tall mahogany bureau bookcase is often used as a focal point in a home office, hallway, or living area, juxtaposed against clean contemporary walls and styled with art glass, ceramics, or curated book collections within the upper cabinet.

Regularly dust with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice yearly following the natural wood grain, while avoiding direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and abrasive liquid cleaners.
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