Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1780, George III inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase. With both top and base in finest mahogany and contemporary to one another, with moulded cornice with string inlay. Unusually, the top doors are panelled with mirror matched flame mahogany with string inlay, opening to 3 adjustable shelves with moulded facings. The flap opening to a fitted interior with shaped drawers, pigeonholes, leather writing surface and various mahogany and satinwood inlaid compartments. The base with 2 short over 3 full length drawers all with swan neck handles, pierced backplates and bone inlaid escutcheons, flanked by lopers with gilded cast brass handles. A simple moulding is over the tall, French bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions

Height

218cm (85.83")

Width

126cm (49.61")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA781289

Dealers Internal Reference

9260

Description

Circa 1780, George III inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase.

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With both top and base in finest mahogany and contemporary to one another, with moulded cornice with string inlay.

Georgian Antiques

Unusually, the top doors are panelled with mirror matched flame mahogany with string inlay, opening to 3 adjustable shelves with moulded facings. The flap opening to a fitted interior with shaped drawers, pigeonholes, leather writing surface and various mahogany and satinwood inlaid compartments. The base with 2 short over 3 full length drawers all with swan neck handles, pierced backplates and bone inlaid escutcheons, flanked by lopers with gilded cast brass handles. A simple moulding is over the tall, French bracket feet.