Fine Antique 18th Century Rosewood Bureau Bookcase

18th century

Sold by London City Antiques

Description

Fine antique 18th century rosewood bureau bookcase having a magnificent top section with a shaped moulded swan neck pediment, two shaped doors both with original mirrors which open to reveal the most superior quality fitted interior of drawers, pigeon holes, adjustable shelves and original pull-out candle slides and boasting serpentine shaped ends. The exquisite base having an exceptional cross banded fall opening to reveal an outstandingly designed and crafted fully fitted interior with drawers including secret drawers, pigeon holes and shelves above an eight drawer base with a central cupboard door. It stands on original bracket feet with serpentine ends and original working keys.

This marvellous all original example has an abundance of fine features and boasts the most superior colour and patination.

H 243 cm

W 120cm

D 59cm

Depth when fully open 97 cm

Height to dropped fall 79cm

1780

Physical Dimensions

Height

243cm (95.67")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Depth

59cm (23.23")

Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA880155

Dealers Internal Reference

618

Dealers Notes

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