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Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a small antique apprentice's bureau. An English, mahogany and oak writing cabinet, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Charmingly petite bureau, well suited to the hall or alcove

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Select mahogany stocks show fine grain interest and light russet hues

Later oak stand offering a useful under tier

Classic bureau form with a drop flap writing surface over three graduated drawers

Dressed with working locks to each opening — key present

Suite of four small drawers and document slides residing behind the fall front

Working height of 82cm (32.25"), with an accommodating writing surface of 49.5cm x 41cm

Fall supported by a pair of sliding lopers, dressed with small brass pulls

Distinctive drop handles to each drawer, over bat wing backplates

Shaped front and side aprons create a gallery with display surface

Standing upon a quartet of demi-lune legs

This is a fascinatingly petite antique apprentice's bureau, with appealing colour and proportion. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 57cm (22.5'')

Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 97cm (38.25'')

Under Tier Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Under Tier Depth: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Under Tier Height: 33cm (13'')

Writing Surface Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Writing Surface Depth: 41cm (16.25'')

Writing Surface Height: 82cm (32.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8308

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA892260
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8308
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Description
This is a small antique apprentice's bureau. An English, mahogany and oak writing cabinet, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Charmingly petite bureau, well suited to the hall or alcove

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian
fig 1. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian

Select mahogany stocks show fine grain interest and light russet hues

Later oak stand offering a useful under tier

Classic bureau form with a drop flap writing surface over three graduated drawers

Dressed with working locks to each opening — key present

fig 2. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian
fig 2. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian

Suite of four small drawers and document slides residing behind the fall front

Working height of 82cm (32.25"), with an accommodating writing surface of 49.5cm x 41cm

Fall supported by a pair of sliding lopers, dressed with small brass pulls

fig 3. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian
fig 3. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian

Distinctive drop handles to each drawer, over bat wing backplates

Shaped front and side aprons create a gallery with display surface

Standing upon a quartet of demi-lune legs

This is a fascinatingly petite antique apprentice's bureau, with appealing colour and proportion. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian
fig 4. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 57cm (22.5'')

Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 97cm (38.25'')

Under Tier Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Under Tier Depth: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Under Tier Height: 33cm (13'')

Writing Surface Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')

fig 5. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian
fig 5. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian

Writing Surface Depth: 41cm (16.25'')

Writing Surface Height: 82cm (32.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 6. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian
fig 6. Small Antique Apprentice's Bureau, English, Writing Cabinet, Desk, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8308

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA892260
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8308
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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