Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Name: Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA770521
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Reindeer Antiques

Description

A handsome George III Chippendale period mahogany bureau bookcase; the crisp broken arch pediment with a dentil moulding above a pair of gothic astragal glazed doors which open to reveal fixed bookshelves; below is a fall which opens to reveal a fully fitted interior consisting of pigeon holes and drawers arranged around a central arched opening which is flanked by fluted pilasters; below are two short and three long graduated drawers which retain their original swan neck handles and raised on its original bracket feet.

Circa 1760

This bookcase has particularly handsome proportions which are augmented by the use of carefully chosen Cuban mahogany veneers. The interior of the bureau shows its quality with mahogany lined drawers which are inlaid with chequer stringing and retain their original axe head handles and the steps of the central opening conceal a secret drawer. Importantly the bookcase retains a beautifully untouched colour and patination.

Physical Dimensions

Height

250.2cm (98.50")

Width

107.2cm (42.20")

Depth

57.8cm (22.76")

Declaration

Reindeer Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA770521

Dealers Internal Reference

BA709

Description

fig 1. Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase — fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Circa 1760

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This bookcase has particularly handsome proportions which are augmented by the use of carefully chosen Cuban mahogany veneers.

Reindeer Antiques

The interior of the bureau shows its quality with mahogany lined drawers which are inlaid with chequer stringing and retain their original axe head handles and the steps of the central opening conceal a secret drawer. Importantly the bookcase retains a beautifully untouched colour and patination.