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A Fine George 111 Mahogany 5 Drawer Bureau
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A Fine George 111 Mahogany 5 Drawer Bureau

18th century
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A Fine George 111 Mahogany 5 Drawer Bureau. The cleated fall with a shaped brass open escutcheon opening to a fine interior of 8 pigeon holes with shaped tops over 2 long and 4 short oak lined drawers with brass 'Bell' shaped drop handles. All flanking a fielded panelled cupboard door flanked by reeded pillars with shaped moulded tops and bases. This cupboard pulls out to reveal secret pillar drawers to the rear. Two short over three long oak lined drawers below having fine brass open fret cut back plates holding drop handles. Deep moulded base all on OG feet. Keys for the fall and the interior cupboard.

Dimensions:

42" wide

22" deep

44" high

34" high fall

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA832331
Dealers Internal Reference
9151
Description
A Fine George 111 Mahogany 5 Drawer Bureau.
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The cleated fall with a shaped brass open escutcheon opening to a fine interior of 8 pigeon holes with shaped tops over 2 long and 4 short oak lined drawers with brass 'Bell' shaped drop handles.
E W Cousins and Son

All flanking a fielded panelled cupboard door flanked by reeded pillars with shaped moulded tops and bases. This cupboard pulls out to reveal secret pillar drawers to the rear. Two short over three long oak lined drawers below having fine brass open fret cut back plates holding drop handles. Deep moulded base all on OG feet. Keys for the fall and the interior cupboard.

Dimensions:

42" wide

22" deep

44" high

34" high fall

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA832331
Dealers Internal Ref
9151
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.

A Fine George 111 Mahogany 5 Drawer Bureau

Archive II An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. View XII
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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
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E W Cousins and Son
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An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
A Fine George 111 Mahogany 5 Drawer Bureau
Ref: SA832331
An 18th-century George III mahogany bureau with a slant-front writing slope, five graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectBureau Desks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant-front slope, Pierced brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Georgian bureau desk in warm brown mahogany stands on ogee bracket feet and features a slant-front writing slope fitted with an ornate brass drop pull. The exterior displays a grain finish with a deep moulded base and five graduated drawers below the fall front, dressed with pierced brass backplates and drop handles. Measuring 112 cm high, 107 cm wide and 56 cm deep, the piece provides practical storage for paperwork and stationery. Suitable for placement in a study or home office, the desk provides a traditional workspace surface while maintaining a classic aesthetic. The timber construction gives a rich tone to the furniture, while the brass hardware accents the drawer fronts. This workspace combines writing utility with traditional cabinetry suited for daily administrative tasks in domestic interiors.

FAQs

A George III bureau is a piece of 18th-century English case furniture featuring a sloped, hinged fall-front writing surface that opens to reveal an interior arrangement of small drawers and pigeonholes, situated above a series of storage drawers.

Georgian bureaus were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, with secondary woods such as pine or oak used for drawer linings. Metalwork typically comprised cast brass swan-neck handles and decorative backplates.

Authentic period bureaus display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, hand-planed secondary timbers, original brass lock mechanisms, and natural unevenness or wear consistent with age along the base feet and writing flap.

A mahogany bureau can be positioned in a home office or hallway as a functional workstation, paired with modern artwork above the unit or sleek contemporary lighting to create a refined contrast between period craftsmanship and modern design.

To preserve the timber, apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year using a soft cloth, keep the piece away from direct heat sources or direct sunlight to prevent drying or fading, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels.
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