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William & Mary Period Bureau Bookcase
William Cook Antiques
for sale €21,645     $23,495
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William & Mary Period Bureau Bookcase

18th century
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A late 17th century walnut bureau bookcase. Dating from the Wiilliam & Mary period, the bookcase is veneered in well figured walnut with the top part having an arched mirror plate door. The base has double herringbone inlay to the fall and a waist moulding which was a feature of the William & Mary period. The bureau’s interior is well fitted and all the graduating base drawers are also herringbone inlaid and the sides are well figured. The colour and quality of the bookcase is very good. Often these narrow bookcases can look awkward in proportion but this one is very well balanced. English c1700

Depth: 19" x Height: 74" x Width: 26.5"

Physical Dimensions
Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
67.3cm (26.50")
Depth
48.2cm (18.98")
Declaration

William Cook Antiques has dated this William and Mary Bureau Bookcase to the 1700s.

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SA689545
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A late 17th century walnut bureau bookcase.
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Dating from the Wiilliam & Mary period, the bookcase is veneered in well figured walnut with the top part having an arched mirror plate door.
William Cook Antiques

The base has double herringbone inlay to the fall and a waist moulding which was a feature of the William & Mary period. The bureau’s interior is well fitted and all the graduating base drawers are also herringbone inlaid and the sides are well figured. The colour and quality of the bookcase is very good. Often these narrow bookcases can look awkward in proportion but this one is very well balanced. English c1700

Depth: 19" x Height: 74" x Width: 26.5"

Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
67.3cm (26.50")
Depth
48.2cm (18.98")
Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this William and Mary Bureau Bookcase to the 1700s.

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SA689545
William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Dealers in fine antique furniture, objects and works of art from the late 17th to mid 20th century with the emphesis being on quality

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An antique William and Mary burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirror upper door above a fall-front desk and chest of drawers with brass handles.
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Archive I An antique William and Mary burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirror upper door above a fall-front desk and chest of drawers with brass handles.

William & Mary Period Bureau Bookcase

Archive II An antique William and Mary burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirror upper door above a fall-front desk and chest of drawers with brass handles. View II
Archive III An antique William and Mary burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirror upper door above a fall-front desk and chest of drawers with brass handles. View III
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Archive V An antique William and Mary burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirror upper door above a fall-front desk and chest of drawers with brass handles. View V
Archive VI An antique William and Mary burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirror upper door above a fall-front desk and chest of drawers with brass handles. View VI
Archive VII An antique William and Mary burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirror upper door above a fall-front desk and chest of drawers with brass handles. View VII
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William Cook Antiques

William Cook Antiques
Telephone 01488 681254 or 07885 031301
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15 Bridge Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Oct 2019
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William Cook Antiques
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An antique William and Mary burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirror upper door above a fall-front desk and chest of drawers with brass handles.
William & Mary Period Bureau Bookcase
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An antique William and Mary burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirror upper door above a fall-front desk and chest of drawers with brass handles.
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Originating between 1689 and 1702, a William and Mary bureau bookcase is a two-part writing and storage cabinet featuring a fall-front desk section over drawers, surmounted by a cabinet or mirror door upper section. The style is characterised by Dutch-influenced marquetry, rich walnut veneers, and elegant architectural proportions.

Cabinetmakers during this period predominantly utilised walnut, specifically figure-rich burr walnut veneers laid over pine or oak carcasses. Accent details frequently incorporated mirror glass plates, feather-banding, cross-banding, and cast brass teardrop or ring handles with chased escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit late seventeenth-century joinery techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, thick hand-sawn veneers, pine drawer linings, and oak backboards. Look for period-correct iron locks, original brass fittings, and natural wear patterns along the lopers and drawer runners.

A bureau bookcase functions well as a focal statement piece in a contemporary study, hallway, or living space. Contrast its warm wood tones against minimalist architectural backdrops, neutral wall colours, or modern artwork to highlight its historical silhouette.

Keep the piece in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, veneer lifting, or wood bleaching. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the patina.
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