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Early George III Oak Bureau
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Early George III Oak Bureau

19th century
Sold 30 October 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1860, an early George III oak bureau of desirable proportions, the flap with a very elegant engraved escutcheon, inside is well appointed, with wavy arches, three which are disguise drawers, various pigeonholes and drawers of various lengths, and a solid oak writing surface, beneath the flap left and right is a pair of lopers and four graduating drawers, each with oval escutcheons and swan neck cast brass handles with oval back plates, all resting on bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Oak Bureau to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1173726
Dealers Internal Reference
34959
Description
Circa 1860, an early George III oak bureau of desirable proportions, the flap with a very elegant engraved escutcheon, inside is well appointed, with wavy arches, three which are disguise drawers, various pigeonholes and drawers of various lengths, and a solid oak writing surface, beneath the flap left and right is a pair of lopers and four graduating drawers, each with oval escutcheons and swan neck cast brass handles with oval back plates, all resting on bracket feet.
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Oak Bureau to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173726
Dealers Internal Ref
34959
Georgian Antiques
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An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early George III Oak Bureau

Archive II An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles. View II
Archive III An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles. View III
Archive IV An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles. View IV
Archive V An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles. View V
Archive VI An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles. View VI
Archive VII An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles. View VII
Archive VIII An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles. View VIII
Archive IX An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles. View IX
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An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles.
Early George III Oak Bureau
Ref: SA1173726
An early George III oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap, fitted interior pigeonholes, and three graduated lower drawers featuring brass drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Secretaries
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front fall flap, Pigeonhole interior, Graduated drawers, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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The George III period, spanning from 1760 to 1811, is characterised by a transition from heavier baroque influences to more classical, restrained proportions, incorporating elements from Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton designs.

Cabinet makers predominantly used solid oak or mahogany for structural integrity and exterior panels, often incorporating secondary woods like pine or deal for drawer linings and internal dividers, assembled with traditional dovetail joints.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, period-appropriate brass hardware or filled ghost holes from previous handles, and hand-planed surfaces rather than machine-toothed marks.

An antique wooden bureau works effectively as a focal point in a contemporary home office or living room, contrasted against neutral walls and minimalist seating to highlight its rich grain and historical craftsmanship.

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