Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Summary:
• Item: Bureau
• Circa: 1750
• Period: George II
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Figured walnut
• 4 oak lined graduated, hand dovetailed drawers
• Cross banding to the fall
• Green leather lining to fall
• Satinwood string inlay to fall and drawer fronts
• Old replacement brass handles & backplates
• Working locks and keys
• Walnut lined interior
• 6 small drawers within the interior with brass knobs
• Original & complete interior
• 6 pigeonhole slots to interior
• Central locking ‘cubby hole’
• 2 pull-out fall supports with brass knobs
• Original pine backboards
• Original bracket feet
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
The bureau retains the original oak interior of six small string inlaid drawers with brass knobs, below six pigeonhole slots, as well as a locking central ‘cubby hole’ with cross banded and string inlaid burr walnut door. The fall, which boasts a green leather lining, is supported by two pull-out slides, with small brass handles. Below the fall is a bank of four graduated string inlaid drawers, which are oak lined, hand dovetailed and feature old period replacement swan neck brass handles and escutcheons. The fall and the drawers also each boast their original working locks, with working keys (one key operates the lock to the fall, while a second key operates the lock to the main drawers. A third key operates the lock to the cubby hole door). The bureau retains its original backboards and is raised on a moulded plinth, which stands on its original bracket feet.
Condition Report:
This Georgian walnut bureau is in excellent condition, considering its age. Nominal old use marks to the top, leading edges, fall, interior and inside of drawers, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The bureau has been French polished by hand in our workshops. The interior is clean and free from ink stains. The original hinges are in good condition. The fall and drawers retain their original oak drawer linings, working locks, with working keys. The drawers close flush to the frame and feature very good quality old period replacement swan neck brass handles and escutcheons. The bureau stands on its original bracket feet and retains its original backboards. The bureau boasts a stunning colour and patination. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimension:
External height = 105.2cm or 41” or 3ft 5”
External width = 89.8cm or 35” or 2ft 11”
External depth = 50.2cm or 19¾” or 1ft 7¾”
Writing height = 74.4cm or 29¼” or 2ft 5¼”
Writing width = 82.2cm or 32” or 2ft 8”
Writing depth = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
Knee Height (with fall open) = 72.6cm or 28” or 2ft 4”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. 46924
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique English 18th Century Georgian Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Writing Desk (Circa 1750)
