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William and Mary Oak Table Top Bureau
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

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William and Mary Oak Table Top Bureau

17th century
Description

Late 17th century William and Mary Period Oak table-top Bureau, the cleated sloping fall opening to reveal a suede lined writing panel, as well as a stepped interior of small drawers and pigeon holes behind a sliding well.

Circa 1695

Price :£2,750-00p.

Height:10”, 25cms, Width:31.5”, 80cms, Depth:17.25”, 44cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Oak Tabletop Writing Bureau to the 17th Century.

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SA919042
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11008
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Description
Late 17th century William and Mary Period Oak table-top Bureau, the cleated sloping fall opening to reveal a suede lined writing panel, as well as a stepped interior of small drawers and pigeon holes behind a sliding well.

Circa 1695

Price :£2,750-00p.

Height:10”, 25cms, Width:31.5”, 80cms, Depth:17.25”, 44cms.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Oak Tabletop Writing Bureau to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA919042
Dealers Internal Ref
11008
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
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86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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An antique dark oak table top bureau shown open, featuring a fall-front writing surface, internal pigeonholes, and small tiered drawers.
William and Mary Oak Table Top Bureau
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An antique dark oak table top bureau shown open, featuring a fall-front writing surface, internal pigeonholes, and small tiered drawers.
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A William and Mary table top bureau is a compact writing slope produced during the late 17th century designed to sit upon an existing table or chest. It features a slanted hinged fall-front that opens to reveal an interior arrangement of small drawers and pigeonholes for organizing documents.

These bureaux were constructed from solid European oak, utilizing hand-dovetailed drawer joints, wrought iron hinges, and brass teardrop handles. The internal writing surfaces were commonly fitted with wool baize, leather, or left as natural polished timber.

Authentic late 17th-century examples exhibit evidence of hand-planed timber, irregular dovetails, and period-correct iron or brass hardware. Dark, uneven patination around contact points and timber shrinkage near panel joints also indicate original period construction.

A table top bureau can be placed on a contemporary sideboard, console table, or study desk to introduce historical contrast. It functions as a decorative focal point while providing hidden storage for correspondence, stationery, or modern digital accessories.

To maintain the oak, position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber movement and cracking. Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and occasional application of clear beeswax will preserve the patination.
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