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Early 18th Century Oak Bureau
Holmes Antiques
for sale €2,574     $2,794
£2,200

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Early 18th Century Oak Bureau

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

Fine early 18th Century Oak Bureau of lovely warm honey colour, in good original condition. The shaped and stepped interior is fitted with secret compartments to the front of the sliding well. The handles and brass knobs to the interior are all original, as are the feet with repairs to the bottoms. The drawer linings, made in oak are in good clean original condition, The back is original and made in pine.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Writing Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA752906
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
Fine early 18th Century Oak Bureau of lovely warm honey colour, in good original condition. The shaped and stepped interior is fitted with secret compartments to the front of the sliding well.
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The handles and brass knobs to the interior are all original, as are the feet with repairs to the bottoms.
Holmes Antiques

The drawer linings, made in oak are in good clean original condition, The back is original and made in pine.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Writing Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA752906
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
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Archive I An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.

Early 18th Century Oak Bureau

Archive II An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View II
Archive III An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View IX
Archive X An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View X
Archive XI An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View XI
Archive XII An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View XII
Archive XIII An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet. View XIII
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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 224
Items Sold 548
Holmes Antiques
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An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
Early 18th Century Oak Bureau
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An early eighteenth-century oak bureau featuring a slanted drop-front desk above graduated drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
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An 18th-century oak bureau is a piece of case furniture featuring a sloped, hinged writing flap positioned above a series of drawers. When opened, the slant front rests on retractable wooden supports called lopers to reveal a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeonholes designed for writing and correspondence storage.

Early bureaux were constructed primarily from solid English oak, often featuring secondary timbers such as pine or poplar for drawer linings. Construction details include hand-sawn drawer bottoms, hand-cut dovetail joints, brass drop handles mounted with split pins or nuts, and bracket feet.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of historical craftsmanship, such as irregular hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut dovetails, and uneven thickness in secondary woods. Examine the undersides and backs for hand-sawn timber marks, look for age-related shrinkage splits in the solid wood panels, and inspect the brassware for original mounting holes or signs of replacement.

An antique oak bureau functions well as a compact work-from-home desk or hallway statement piece. Pairing the dark timber with contemporary artwork, minimalist table lamps, or modern seating creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern design.

Maintain timber integrity by keeping the bureau away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight, which can dry out wood and cause warping or cracking. Apply a coat of high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year using a soft cloth, buffing along the direction of the wood grain to protect the finish.
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