A Fine George III Mahogany Fall-front Bureau

18th century

Sold by Chequers Antiques

Description

A fine George III mahogany bureau, the rectangular fall-front with crossbanding and brass covered lock escutcheon opening to reveal a fitted interior with a central cupboard with inside two drawers, flanked by half-columns and with further drawers and pigeonholes and green baize insert, supported by sliding lopers with Dutch handles and over two short and three long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and on bracket feet. English circa 1780. A period key is supplied.

Condition: Excellent, the desk is in great condition, the structure is solid and the drawers slide well. The interior is also in excellent condition, with a new baize, and overall the colour and patination of the wood is a delight, with wonderful grain and depth. The handles on all the drawers, including those inside, are original, as are the brackets

Physical Dimensions

Height

103cm (40.55")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA804804

Description

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Condition: Excellent, the desk is in great condition, the structure is solid and the drawers slide well.

Chequers Antiques

The interior is also in excellent condition, with a new baize, and overall the colour and patination of the wood is a delight, with wonderful grain and depth. The handles on all the drawers, including those inside, are original, as are the brackets