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Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau

18th century
Sold 4 October 2025 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany bureau having a figured mahogany fall with a moulded edge opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of drawers and pigeon holes above four long drawers with oak lining, cockbeeded edges and original ornate brass swan neck handles and escutcheons standing on original ogee bracket feet

A handsome example boasting a wonderful colour

Dimensions:

Height 104.5 cm (41.14 in)

Width 103 cm (40.55 in)

Depth 53.5 cm (21.06 in)

Height to Fall 78.5 cm (30.90 in)

Dated 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
104.5cm (41.14")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144791
Dealers Internal Reference
2248
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Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany bureau having a figured mahogany fall with a moulded edge opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of drawers and pigeon holes above four long drawers with oak lining, cockbeeded edges and original ornate brass swan neck handles and escutcheons standing on original ogee bracket feet

A handsome example boasting a wonderful colour

Dimensions:

Height 104.5 cm (41.14 in)

Width 103 cm (40.55 in)

Depth 53.5 cm (21.06 in)

Height to Fall 78.5 cm (30.90 in)

Dated 1780

Height
104.5cm (41.14")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144791
Dealers Internal Ref
2248
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique George III mahogany bureau features a slant-front writing flap, brass drop handles, and four graduated drawers supported on bracket feet.
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front flap, Graduated drawers, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 104.5 cm (41 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

The George III style, spanning the mid-to-late 18th century, is characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and a transition from heavy mahogany to more delicate neoclassical designs influenced by cabinetmakers like Chippendale and Sheraton.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like pine or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and traditional brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate brasses or filled ghost holes, and construction methods consistent with late 18th-century joinery.

A period bureau works effectively as a functional focal point in a modern study or living room, contrasted against neutral walls and minimalist seating to highlight its rich wood tones and historic craftsmanship.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and nourish the surface periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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