This is an antique bureau in light mahogany. An English, Georgian desk dating to the mid 18th century, circa 1770.
Quality craftsmanship in polished mahogany
Good colour and grain interest throughout
Crossband decoration held in tramline ebony and boxwood stringing
Generous and comfortable working height to the fitted desk interior
Raised on splayed bracket feet with serpentine apron
Featuring four, full width, graduated drawers lined with paper
Cockbeaded, original brass locks and escutcheons, key absent
Drawers dressed with the original pressed brass, oval plate loop handles
A pair of stout lopers withdraw to support the fall
Fitted interior desk space with quality, olive green, blind tooled leather skiver
A suite of eight stationery drawers over eight cubby holes
The smooth sliding drawers in flame mahogany dressed with turned pulls
A fine and practical example with solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 111cm (43.75'''')
Max Depth: 51.5cm (20.25'''')
Max Height: 112.5cm (44.25'''')
Desk Width: 102.5cm (40.25'''')
Desk Depth: 51cm (20'''')
Desk Height: 84cm (33'''')
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Internal Reference: 18.5663
Antique Number: SA991950
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 112.5cm (44.3inches)
Width is 111cm (43.7inches)
Depth is 51.5cm (20.3inches)
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