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George 111 Mahogany Cylinder Top Bureau Bookcase
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George 111 Mahogany Cylinder Top Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · E W Cousins and Son
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George 111 Mahogany Cylinder Top Bureau Bookcase. The stepped cornice over a pair of square and oblong astragal glazed doors. The interior having three adjustable shelves with moulded fronts. The roll top below set in reeded surround and having cast brass knob handles. This opening to reveal eight satinwood fronted drawers with bone knob handles flanking four pigeon holes. A slide out writing surface below which has dummy drawers to the back also having a baize lined lift up reading slope with satinwood crossbanded frame with ebony outline stringing. A hinged ratchet below to hold and adjust the angle. Two short and two long mahogany lined drawers below with brass cast knob handles. All on splay feet with shaped apron.

Dimensions:

42 1/2" wide

22" deep

80 1/2" high

32" high writing surface

Physical Dimensions
Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this George III Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA884324
Dealers Internal Reference
9216
Description
George 111 Mahogany Cylinder Top Bureau Bookcase. The stepped cornice over a pair of square and oblong astragal glazed doors. The interior having three adjustable shelves with moulded fronts. The roll top below set in reeded surround and having cast brass knob handles.
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This opening to reveal eight satinwood fronted drawers with bone knob handles flanking four pigeon holes.
E W Cousins and Son

A slide out writing surface below which has dummy drawers to the back also having a baize lined lift up reading slope with satinwood crossbanded frame with ebony outline stringing. A hinged ratchet below to hold and adjust the angle. Two short and two long mahogany lined drawers below with brass cast knob handles. All on splay feet with shaped apron.

Dimensions:

42 1/2" wide

22" deep

80 1/2" high

32" high writing surface

Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this George III Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA884324
Dealers Internal Ref
9216
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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Archive I A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George 111 Mahogany Cylinder Top Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View II
Archive III A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View III
Archive IV A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View IV
Archive V A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View V
Archive VI A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View VI
Archive VII A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View VIII
Archive IX A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View IX
Archive X A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View X
Archive XI A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View XI
Archive XII A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers. View XII
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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
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A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers.
George 111 Mahogany Cylinder Top Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA884324
A tall Georgian mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with multiple shelves above a roll-top desk and graduated drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSecretaire Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass, Pine, Oak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed astragal doors, Cylinder roll-top, Brass ring pull handles, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 204 cm (80 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A George III cylinder bureau bookcase is a dual-purpose furniture piece featuring an upper glazed display cabinet and a lower writing desk with a curved, rotating roll-top cylinder enclosing a fitted interior, dating from the reign of King George III.

These pieces are traditionally constructed from solid mahogany and selected veneers, incorporating secondary woods such as oak and pine for drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and individual pane glass construction in the upper doors.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, original brass hardware or properly matched ghost marks, secondary wood framing appropriate to the 18th century, and natural patina resulting from age and use rather than artificial distress.

Position the piece against a substantial wall in a home office or living space, balancing the dark wood tones with neutral surrounding walls and minimal decorative objects to highlight its architectural proportions.

Maintain stable relative humidity and temperature away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting or veneer lifting, and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the surface finish.
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