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A Superb William & Mary Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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for sale €45,045     $48,895
£38,500
William Cook Antiques

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A Superb William & Mary Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Description

Dating from the late 17th century, the bookcase is veneered in figured and burr walnut. The arched top has a marquetry inlaid central panel above twin mirror plated doors. The base part with a well fitted interior that incudes secret drawers and a cross grain waist moulding. Standing on bun feet the bookcase is of excellent quality and colour and without doubt, a superb example of such a piece. English, circa 1700.

Physical Dimensions
Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

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

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SA694144
Description
Dating from the late 17th century, the bookcase is veneered in figured and burr walnut. The arched top has a marquetry inlaid central panel above twin mirror plated doors.
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The base part with a well fitted interior that incudes secret drawers and a cross grain waist moulding.
William Cook Antiques

Standing on bun feet the bookcase is of excellent quality and colour and without doubt, a superb example of such a piece. English, circa 1700.

Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA694144
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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William Cook Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet.
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Archive I An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet.

A Superb William & Mary Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Archive II An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet. View II
Archive III An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet. View III
Archive IV An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet. View IV
Archive V An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet. View V
Archive VI An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet. View VII
Archive VIII An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet. View VIII
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William Cook Antiques

William Cook Antiques
Telephone 01488 681254 or 07885 031301
Location
15 Bridge Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/williamcook
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 49
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William Cook Antiques
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An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet.
A Superb William & Mary Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA694144
An antique William & Mary walnut bureau bookcase featuring a double-arched upper section with mirrored doors, a slant-front writing desk, and graduated drawers on ball feet.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWilliam & Mary
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Golden Brown
  • MotifsDouble arch pediment, marquetry star inlay, arched mirrored doors, ball feet
  • SizeH 244 cm (96 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This bureau bookcase dates from the William and Mary period around 1700. Made from walnut and burr walnut in a warm golden brown colour, it combines a double-arched upper cabinet with glazed mirrored doors, a marquetry star inlay on the pediment, small brass finials, and a slant-front bureau desk over graduated drawers fitted with brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, all raised on turned ball feet. The piece stands 244 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 58 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this large statement furniture item functions as an imposing yet practical storage and writing desk combination in a study, home office, or grand living room. Its traditional silhouette and rich timber grain integrate well with both classic period interiors and more eclectic spaces, offering a dedicated surface for correspondence alongside shelved and concealed compartment storage.

FAQs

Originating in late 17th-century England, William & Mary furniture is defined by lightened structural forms, intricate wood veneers, raised arched pediments, and strong influence from Dutch design movements.

These writing cabinets typically feature walnut and burr walnut veneers applied over solid oak carcasses, accented by etched brass drop handles, feather banding, and hand-cut joinery.

Authentic features include double-arched or double-dome cornices, early mirrored or bevelled glass panels, turned ball feet, original iron lock mechanisms, and hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral wall, balancing its rich timber texture with minimalist contemporary artwork or structured modern lighting.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, and maintain stable ambient relative humidity away from direct sunlight.
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