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Fine Quality Small George III Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Bureau
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Fine Quality Small George III Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Bureau

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Roger King Antiques
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An excellent quality small Georgian figured mahogany bureau, the flap inlaid with satinwood and fan motifs to the four corners and shell inlay to the centre . The top, flap and drawers are all inlaid with boxwood and ebony. The flap & oak lined drawers have ornate brass escutcheons and handles. The interior is nicely fitted with a small cupboard door inlaid with classical shell motif and six small drawers, all inlaid with satinwood. The flap as often happens has slightly warped over the years. The writing surface is lined with green baize, and the bureau stands on shaped bracket feet.

Date of Manufacture

Roger King Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1204784
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B892
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An excellent quality small Georgian figured mahogany bureau, the flap inlaid with satinwood and fan motifs to the four corners and shell inlay to the centre . The top, flap and drawers are all inlaid with boxwood and ebony. The flap & oak lined drawers have ornate brass escutcheons and handles.
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The interior is nicely fitted with a small cupboard door inlaid with classical shell motif and six small drawers, all inlaid with satinwood.
Roger King Antiques

The flap as often happens has slightly warped over the years. The writing surface is lined with green baize, and the bureau stands on shaped bracket feet.

Date of Manufacture

Roger King Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the 18th Century.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204784
Dealers Internal Ref
B892
Roger King Antiques
Roger King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

We stock a large selection of dining tables, set of chairs, chest of drawers and other useful items

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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Quality Small George III Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Bureau

Archive II An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View XII
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Roger King Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 256 or 07789 632 629
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111 High Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rk
Verified Since Sep 2010
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An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles.
Fine quality small George III mahogany and satinwood inlaid bureau
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An 18th-century George III mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood shell inlays and four graduating drawers with brass handles.
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  • ObjectBureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShell inlay, Slant front fall, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This George III bureau is an 18th-century piece made from mahogany, satinwood, boxwood, and ebony with a warm brown colour. The slant-front fall features a central satinwood shell inlay surrounded by fan motifs in the corners, complemented by boxwood and ebony stringing on the top, flap, and four graduating drawers. Ornate brass drop handles and decorative brass escutcheons accent the drawers, which are oak-lined. The piece stands on shaped bracket feet. The dimensions are 103 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. Positioned in a gentleman's library or study, this bureau serves practical purposes for writing and storage. The drop-down writing surface opens to reveal a fitted interior containing a small cupboard door with a classical shell motif and six small drawers inlaid with satinwood. The traditional timber construction and period brass hardware suit a study, living room, or hallway as a functional work space with character.

FAQs

A George III mahogany bureau from the late 18th century typically features a slant-front writing fall that opens to reveal fitted pigeonholes and small drawers. The exterior combines clean neoclassical lines, rich timber veneers, and fine marquetry, often finished with bracket feet and decorative brass drop handles.

Primary woods included dense West Indian mahogany, frequently accented with decorative satinwood inlays, boxwood stringing, and crossbanded borders. Secondary timbers inside drawers generally consisted of oak or pine, while brass was used for keyhole escutcheons and drop handles.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, pine or oak drawer linings with age-related shrinkage, and original lock mechanisms. The timber should show genuine age patination, slight colour variation, and subtle wear around handle plates and fall hinges.

A compact Georgian bureau works exceptionally well in modern home offices or living rooms as a functional desk or statement storage piece. Pairing dark mahogany timber with neutral walls and contemporary lighting creates an engaging contrast between heritage craftsmanship and modern aesthetic.

Maintain wood moisture by applying a quality beeswax polish every few months using a soft cloth along the timber grain. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme changes in humidity to prevent wood shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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