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George II Irish Mahogany Bureau
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George II Irish Mahogany Bureau

18th century
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Circa 1750. A good George II mahogany Irish bureau. With a deep solid top with flap with simple beaded foredge and original pierced escutcheon, opens to reveal a well fitted with various drawers, cupboards, and pigeonholes, all with cast brass knob handles. With a configuration of four full length drawers which graduate from top to bottom, the top drawer flanked by a pair of loppers with ring pull handles. All the drawers retain their original swan neck handles with pierced back plate and escutcheons, all lined in oak (sign of quality). Beneath the bottom drawer there is a simple moulding with a classic carved shell in the frieze, all standing on four elegant simple cabriole legs, finishing with a pad foot.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

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SA936364
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31776
Description
Circa 1750. A good George II mahogany Irish bureau. With a deep solid top with flap with simple beaded foredge and original pierced escutcheon, opens to reveal a well fitted with various drawers, cupboards, and pigeonholes, all with cast brass knob handles.
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With a configuration of four full length drawers which graduate from top to bottom, the top drawer flanked by a pair of loppers with ring pull handles.
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All the drawers retain their original swan neck handles with pierced back plate and escutcheons, all lined in oak (sign of quality). Beneath the bottom drawer there is a simple moulding with a classic carved shell in the frieze, all standing on four elegant simple cabriole legs, finishing with a pad foot.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA936364
Dealers Internal Ref
31776
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Archive I A George II mahogany bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, four long drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs with a carved shell apron.

George II Irish Mahogany Bureau

Archive II A George II mahogany bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, four long drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs with a carved shell apron. View II
Archive III A George II mahogany bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, four long drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs with a carved shell apron. View III
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A George II mahogany bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, four long drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs with a carved shell apron.
George II Irish Mahogany Bureau
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A George II mahogany bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, four long drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs with a carved shell apron.
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A George II mahogany bureau is an 18th-century writing cabinet produced during the reign of King George II between 1727 and 1760. Characterised by a slant-front or fall-front writing flap concealing internal pigeonholes and drawers, these pieces sit above a series of long storage drawers and feature proportioned architectural design.

Irish George II bureaux were constructed using heavy Cuban mahogany, recognised for its dense grain and rich tone. Traditional construction details include hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, cast brass swan-neck handles, and carved decorative apron details such as scallop shells.

Authentic George II furniture features hand-carved details, hand-sawn timber marks on back panels, and brass hardware showing natural surface oxidisation. Drawer linings display thick dovetail joints and secondary woods appropriate to the era, along with natural wood shrinkage along the grain.

A Georgian mahogany bureau functions as a focal point in a home office, hallway, or living room. Combining the dark timber with neutral wall colours, modern artwork, or contemporary table lighting creates a balanced contrast between historic woodwork and clean modern lines.

Position the bureau away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer movement. Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to protect the surface finish and preserve the wood patina.
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