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Early James Ii/ William & Mary Highly Figured Walnut Bureau Cabinet
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €29,250     $31,750
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Early James Ii/ William & Mary Highly Figured Walnut Bureau Cabinet

17th century
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A very good and early James II/ William and Mary Period highly figured walnut bureau cabinet, the moulded cornice above a pair of quarter veneered feather banded doors opening to reveal 11 variously sized drawers above two tiers of 8 pigeon holes, the quarter veneered feather banded fall opening to show conforming drawers and pigeon holes with a slide opening to a well and secret compartments and a leather lined writing surface all above three further full width quarter veneered feather banded drawers and the whole raised on bun feet. This piece comes in three sections, a practice which had largely died out by 1700. All the mouldings are cross grained.

Ca.1685

H: 75.25”,192 cms, W: 38.5”, 98 cms, D:24”, 61cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Antique Walnut Bureau Cabinet to the 17th Century.

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SA527994
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10642
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Description
A very good and early James II/ William and Mary Period highly figured walnut bureau cabinet, the moulded cornice above a pair of quarter veneered feather banded doors opening to reveal 11 variously sized drawers above two tiers of 8 pigeon holes, the quarter veneered feather banded fall opening to show conforming drawers and pigeon holes with a slide opening to a well and secret compartments and a leather lined writing surface all above three further full width quarter veneered feather banded drawers and the whole raised on bun feet. This piece comes in three sections, a practice which had largely died out by 1700. All the mouldings are cross grained.

Ca.1685

H: 75.25”,192 cms, W: 38.5”, 98 cms, D:24”, 61cms.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Antique Walnut Bureau Cabinet to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA527994
Dealers Internal Ref
10642
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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A two-height 17th-century walnut bureau cabinet featuring double cupboard doors over a slant-front writing slope and three lower drawers, supported by turned bun feet.
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Archive I A two-height 17th-century walnut bureau cabinet featuring double cupboard doors over a slant-front writing slope and three lower drawers, supported by turned bun feet.

Early James Ii/ William & Mary Highly Figured Walnut Bureau Cabinet

Archive II A two-height 17th-century walnut bureau cabinet featuring double cupboard doors over a slant-front writing slope and three lower drawers, supported by turned bun feet. View II
Archive III Scale Reference for A two-height 17th-century walnut bureau cabinet featuring double cupboard doors over a slant-front writing slope and three lower drawers, supported by turned bun feet.
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
Location
86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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A two-height 17th-century walnut bureau cabinet featuring double cupboard doors over a slant-front writing slope and three lower drawers, supported by turned bun feet.
Early James II/ William & Mary highly figured walnut bureau cabinet
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A two-height 17th-century walnut bureau cabinet featuring double cupboard doors over a slant-front writing slope and three lower drawers, supported by turned bun feet.
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Originating in late 17th-century England, a William and Mary bureau cabinet combines a slant-front writing desk with an upper cupboard and lower drawers, characteristically finished with figured walnut veneers and turned feet.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilized native walnut with book-matched figured veneers, alongside oak or pine carcass framing, cast brass handles, and hand-forged iron locks.

Authentic late 17th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, thick hand-sawn veneers, early brass drop pulls or teardrop handles, and traditional turned bun feet.

Position the cabinet as an architectural focal point in a study, hallway, or living space, pairing rich timber tones against neutral walls, contemporary lighting, or muted textile floor coverings.

Keep the piece in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting gently with a microfibre cloth and applying beeswax sparingly to maintain the original patina.
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