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Superb Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Bureau with Secret Drawers C1780 Wdb490/13.4
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Superb Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Bureau with Secret Drawers C1780 Wdb490/13.4

18th century
Description

This is a stunning antique george 111 mahogany bureau bookcase and dating form around 1780. Constructed from quality mahogany it has a cornice top with dental moulding above a mahogany frieze and two mahogany glazed doors with working key and with three internal adjustable shelves. The fall front has a brass escutcheon and working key and opens to reveal a very nice interior with a small central door with banded edge and inlaid shell motiffe and inside there is a small shelf compartment that removes and reveals a small row of four secret drawers! (see photo) to either side of the door there is a secret bookend compartment which slide out and then to either side there are three pigeon holes above four small drawers .

To the base there are three long graduating drawers all of which are oak lined and with original brass handles. It is moulded to the base and stands on bracket feet.

This is a lovely georgian mahogany bureau bookcase in very good condition with a lovely deep colour and patination to the quality mahogany oozing the charm and character of the georgian period.

Measures: 82" high X 44" to top of bureau X 38" knee height X 21" deep X internal depth 9.3/4" (top) X 43" wide

The top lifts off the base for ease of transporting.

Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA73425
Dealers Internal Reference
WDB490/13.4
Dealers Notes

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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

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Description
This is a stunning antique george 111 mahogany bureau bookcase and dating form around 1780.
Constructed from quality mahogany it has a cornice top with dental moulding above a mahogany frieze and two mahogany glazed doors with working key and with three internal adjustable shelves.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

The fall front has a brass escutcheon and working key and opens to reveal a very nice interior with a small central door with banded edge and inlaid shell motiffe and inside there is a small shelf compartment that removes and reveals a small row of four secret drawers! (see photo) to either side of the door there is a secret bookend compartment which slide out and then to either side there are three pigeon holes above four small drawers .

fig 1. SUPERB ANTIQUE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY BOOKCASE BUREAU WITH SECRET DRAWERS C1780 WDB490/13.4
fig 1. Superb Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Bureau with Secret Drawers C1780 Wdb490/13.4

To the base there are three long graduating drawers all of which are oak lined and with original brass handles. It is moulded to the base and stands on bracket feet.

This is a lovely georgian mahogany bureau bookcase in very good condition with a lovely deep colour and patination to the quality mahogany oozing the charm and character of the georgian period.

Measures: 82" high X 44" to top of bureau X 38" knee height X 21" deep X internal depth 9.3/4" (top) X 43" wide

The top lifts off the base for ease of transporting.

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA73425
Dealers Internal Ref
WDB490/13.4
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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Telephone 07884 377373
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Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 185
Items Sold 6,441
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Jul 2008
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Location: Four lane Ends Farm, Skipton Rd (A59), Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2BX
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SUPERB ANTIQUE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY BOOKCASE BUREAU WITH SECRET DRAWERS C1780 WDB490/13.4
SUPERB ANTIQUE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY BOOKCASE BUREAU WITH SECRET DRAWERS C1780 WDB490/13.4
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SUPERB ANTIQUE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY BOOKCASE BUREAU WITH SECRET DRAWERS C1780 WDB490/13.4
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