Small Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A rare and exceptionally small Early 18th Century figured Walnut Bureau of good colour with wonderfully clean original Oak linings to the base and Walnut to the interior. Retaining the original feet, locks, escutcheons and Knobs to the interior. The handles are replaced fitted through the same holes as the originals. The interior features some very nice secret drawers that are hidden in the front compartment underneath the sliding well. The nice Georgian key works the lock to the fall and drawers also. The Bureau being just under 27" wide makes it one of the smallest we've ever seen, this along with the quality of the veneers and construction make this bureau special.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

75cm (29.53")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA671316

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

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The interior features some very nice secret drawers that are hidden in the front compartment underneath the sliding well.

Holmes Antiques

The nice Georgian key works the lock to the fall and drawers also. The Bureau being just under 27" wide makes it one of the smallest we've ever seen, this along with the quality of the veneers and construction make this bureau special.