Miniature Bureau by George Hone of Sussex

Name: Miniature Bureau by George Hone of Sussex
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA892093
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by Chalfont Clocks

Description

A delightful miniature bureau taking the form of an early Georgian drop front writing desk this scale model is made of beautifully figured burr walnut with cross banding, comprising of two short drawers over two long graduated lower drawers with a demilune marquetry inset in the bottom drawer.

the bureau opens to reveal four tiny dovetailed drawers below with letter slots arranged on either side of a central cupboard. The central door is quarter veneered around a central oval on both the inside and outer, a delightful and surprising detail that exemplifies the remarkable craftsmanship of this tiny piece of carpentry.

The Writing surface still has its original tooled leather embossed in gold.

The scale and attention to detail of this piece is really remarkable, with lovely brass fittings and hinges, the maker George Hone has signed the base with a hand written label, clearly very proud of his work.

Physical Dimensions

Height

25cm (9.84")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Chalfont Clocks has dated this piece to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA892093

Dealers Notes

All of our clocks come with a 2 year guarantee, all of our clocks are overhauled and sympathetically restored, all of our clocks are authentic and supplied in good original condition.

Description

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the bureau opens to reveal four tiny dovetailed drawers below with letter slots arranged on either side of a central cupboard.

Chalfont Clocks

The central door is quarter veneered around a central oval on both the inside and outer, a delightful and surprising detail that exemplifies the remarkable craftsmanship of this tiny piece of carpentry.

fig 1. Miniature Bureau By George Hone of Sussex — fig 1. Miniature Bureau by George Hone of Sussex

The Writing surface still has its original tooled leather embossed in gold.

The scale and attention to detail of this piece is really remarkable, with lovely brass fittings and hinges, the maker George Hone has signed the base with a hand written label, clearly very proud of his work.