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 1900s.
The whole made from good figured mahogany with satinwood banding throughout. The bookcase section having a swan neck pediment with inlaid patrae above a dentil frieze, the 2 glazed doors with large oval astragal glazing bars with inlaid central patraes. The doors open to reveal a polished interior with 3 adjustable mahogany shelves, each inlaid with boxwood stringing. The bureau section having 4 graduated drawers, all retaining their original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons. The fall opens to reveal a well fitted interior consisting of 8 shaped pigeon holes, 4 inlaid drawers with brass pulls and a small centre cupboard. The whole raised on ogee bracket feet, mahogany linings and working brass locks and keys. Condition - very very good. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.
Dimensions - Height 87’’ / 221cm. Width 39’’ / 99cm. Depth 18’’ / 45.5cm. Interior shelf depth 6.5’’ / 16.5cm.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page
Sheraton Revival Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
