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Early 18th Century George Il "Bureau Bookcase"

$14,000
£10,584.84
€12,351.80
CA$19,921.31
A$20,209.46
CHF 11,538.53
MX$244,704.94
NOK 135,836.64
SEK 135,385.82
DKK 92,363.04

About the Item

Made of deeply patinated walnut. Crowned with a dentil cornice above original arched mirrored doors retaining the original gilded carved moulding. Flanked by fluted columns with two candle slides over a book-matched fall front concealing a beautiful stepped interior with 6 drawers, 2 secret drawers with columns, and a red leather writing surface. The four drawers are cock-beaded and inlaid with herringbone stringing—all retaining the original brass hardware and shaped bracket feet. Made in England circa 1730.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 85 in (215.9 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1730
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Middleburg, VA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 71291stDibs: LU872647211582

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