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Small Early 18th Century Oak Bureau

Name: Small Early 18th Century Oak Bureau
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA990796
Price: 1800 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Description

A lovely Early 18th Century Oak Bureau of rare small proportions, in very original condition and of golden honey colour. The handles, escutcheons, feet and hinges are all original although the hinges have been repaired and moved slightly from their original position. The clean original drawer linings are made in Oak, one lock has been replaced, the others are original, there is a working key to the fall front.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Early Oak Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA990796

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

A lovely Early 18th Century Oak Bureau of rare small proportions, in very original condition and of golden honey colour.

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The handles, escutcheons, feet and hinges are all original although the hinges have been repaired and moved slightly from their original position.

Holmes Antiques

The clean original drawer linings are made in Oak, one lock has been replaced, the others are original, there is a working key to the fall front.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Early Oak Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA990796

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Holmes Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An early 18th century oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers fitted with brass handles.

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The bureau evolved during the late 17th and early 18th centuries in Britain and Europe, transitioning from a simple writing box on a stand to a self-contained cabinet with a sloping fall-front flap concealing a fitted interior of pigeonholes and small drawers.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, frequently featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer constructions, pegged joints, and solid brass batwing or plate handles with matching escutcheons.

Authenticity is identified by examining timber shrinkage, tool marks from hand planes, hand-forged iron or brass fixings, and consistent oxidisation and wear patterns appropriate to the stated age rather than machine-made uniformity.

Such pieces serve as functional focal points in contemporary studies or living rooms, providing enclosed workspace while introducing historical warmth and textural contrast against neutral walls and minimalist furnishings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity away from direct heat sources and sunlight, coupled with occasional applications of traditional beeswax to nourish the timber and maintain its natural lustre.

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