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Outstanding Quality Antique George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Outstanding Quality Antique George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Description

Outstanding quality antique George II mahogany bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a mirrored door bookcase opening to adjustable shelves, candle slide above the bureau full opening to reveal a fitted interior and a leather writing surface above 2 short and 3 long oak lined drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons standing on original bracket feet

Dimensions:

Height 196.5 cm (77.36 in)

Width 73 cm (28.74 in)

Depth 50.5 cm (19.88 in)

Base H 101.5 x W 72 x D 50.5 cm

Top H 96 x W 73 x D 29.5 cm

Dated 1750

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09639680
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 260-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Saw-tooth ratchet shelf supports inside the cabinet: book storage method of the mid-18th century.
Hand-tooled leather writing surface with extensive surface crackling: decades of continuous use.
Bevelled mirror plate within the single door frame: mid-Georgian looking-glass style.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
196.5cm (77.36")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234240
Dealers Internal Reference
1923
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Description
Outstanding quality antique George II mahogany bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a mirrored door bookcase opening to adjustable shelves, candle slide above the bureau full opening to reveal a fitted interior and a leather writing surface above 2 short and 3 long oak lined drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons standing on original bracket feet

Dimensions:

Height 196.5 cm (77.36 in)

Width 73 cm (28.74 in)

Depth 50.5 cm (19.88 in)

Base H 101.5 x W 72 x D 50.5 cm

Top H 96 x W 73 x D 29.5 cm

Dated 1750

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09639680
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 260-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Saw-tooth ratchet shelf supports inside the cabinet: book storage method of the mid-18th century.
Hand-tooled leather writing surface with extensive surface crackling: decades of continuous use.
Bevelled mirror plate within the single door frame: mid-Georgian looking-glass style.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
196.5cm (77.36")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234240
Dealers Internal Ref
1923
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 II mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a mirrored door upper cabinet, a slant-front writing slope, four graduated drawers, and bracket feet.
Outstanding Quality Antique George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front slope, Mirrored cabinet door, Bracket feet, Brass swan neck handles
  • SizeH 196.5 cm (77 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 50.5 cm (20 in)

This George II bureau bookcase is made from mahogany with glass, brass and oak, presenting in a warm brown colour. The piece combines an upper cabinet with a shaped cornice and a mirrored door, above a slant-front writing slope fitted with original brass swan neck handles and escutcheons, over two short and three long oak-lined drawers resting on bracket feet. The dimensions stand at 196.5 cm high, 73 cm wide, and 50.5 cm deep. Positioned in a study, library or living room, the furniture suits daily administrative tasks and display storage. The upper mirrored door reflects light while enclosing shelving, and the fall-front slope opens for writing. Original brass hardware complements the timber grain across the front drawers and sloping desk surface, while the bracket feet elevate the base from the floor.

FAQs

Originating in the mid-18th century, a George II mahogany bureau bookcase combines a slant-front writing desk, a lower chest of drawers, and an upper cabinet fitted with internal shelves or a mirrored door.

Pieces from this era feature hand-cut dovetail joints, solid mahogany casing or flame mahogany veneers, oak secondary timber for drawer linings, and hand-cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces display signs of hand-planing, original oak drawer linings, hand-cast brass handles, age-appropriate wear to the writing flap, and original mercury or silvered glass in mirrored doors.

This versatile piece serves as both a compact home office workstation and a focal point in a formal living room, hallway, or study, complementing modern lighting and neutral colour palettes.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth, applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, and placing the piece away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
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