18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A very good 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase of fabulous colour and patina of pleasing small proportions. A banding of contrasting wood has been inlaid around the drawer fronts ,fall and doors, even the original feet are most unusually inlaid. The interior is centred with a door surrounded with inlaid sun burst, the whole section can be removed to reveal secret drawers behind. The handles to the exterior are replaced. This is a lovely example of English country furniture in very original condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

192cm (75.59")

Width

94cm (37.01")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA681265

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

A very good 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase of fabulous colour and patina of pleasing small proportions.

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A banding of contrasting wood has been inlaid around the drawer fronts ,fall and doors, even the original feet are most unusually inlaid.

Holmes Antiques

The interior is centred with a door surrounded with inlaid sun burst, the whole section can be removed to reveal secret drawers behind. The handles to the exterior are replaced. This is a lovely example of English country furniture in very original condition.