It was listed by John Howkins Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
The bureau fall having a large satinwood oval and edged with further satinwood banding between boxwood and ebony lines. The satinwood banding continues around all 4 graduated drawers which are inlaid with harebell swags, tied ribbons and foliage in various stained woods. The handles are brass ring pulls and the bureau benefits from having working locks and keys. The bureau interior consists of 2 banks of 3 graduated satinwood drawers, each with turned ivory pulls and 3 satinwood shaped pigeon holes and brown leather writing surface. The bookcase interior having adjustable mahogany shelves and working lock and key.
Size - Max height .. 74'' / 188cm. Max depth .. 16'' / 41cm. Width .. 29.5'' / 75cm. Will accommodate books up to 16.5cm deep.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
