Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Situated between the pigeonholes is an arch-shaped ‘cubby hole’, flanked by columns. Additionally, there are 5 drawers disguised as trim, with one drawer each side of the ‘cubby hole’, above the pigeonholes, disguised as shaped frieze. Furthermore, the two columns as well as the arch which together form the ‘cubby hole’ comprise a further three drawers – ideal for secreting important documents. The interior of the fall has been newly lined with a new olive green and gold tooled leather. The fall is supported by the original two pull-out slides, with small brass knobs. Below the fall is a bank of four graduated cock beaded and cross banded drawers. The drawers are pine lined, hand dovetailed and feature fine quality old period replacement swan neck brass handles and escutcheons. The fall and the drawers also each boast their original working locks, with working key. The bureau retains its original backboards and is raised on a moulded plinth, supported by original ogee front bracket feet, with restored bracket feet to the back.
Condition Report:
This Georgian oak bureau is in excellent overall 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, to a professional standard, in our workshops. The fall opens easily and there are no warps to it, which is common with items of this age. The interior of the fall has been newly lined with a new olive green and gold tooled leather. The interior is clean; however, some ink stains are present, but these do not detract from the overall attractiveness of the item. The original brass fall hinges are in good working condition. The fall and drawers retain their original pine drawer linings, working locks, with working key. The drawers close flush to the frame and feature fine quality old period replacement swan neck brass handles and escutcheons. The bureau retains its original backboards and is raised on a moulded plinth, supported by original ogee front bracket feet, with restored bracket feet to the back (see photos). The bureau retains its original pine backboards. The bureau boasts a stunning mellow colour and patination. This Georgian bureau is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 107.9cm or 42½” or 3ft 6½”
External width = 103.4cm or 40¾” or 3ft 4¾”
External depth = 56.8cm or 22?” or 1ft 10?”
Writing height = 76cm or 29?” or 2ft 5?”
Writing width = 94.5cm or 37¼” or 3ft 1¼”
Writing depth = 64cm or 25¼” or 2ft 1¼”
Knee Height (with fall open) = 73.8cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique English 18th Century Georgian Oak Office Bureau Desk (Circa 1780)
