Antique English 18th Century Georgian Figured Walnut Bureau Writing Desk (Circa 1740)

Summary:

• Item: Georgian Walnut Bureau
• Circa: 1740
• Period: George II
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Figured walnut
• Two-over-two drawer configuration
• Four graduated cross-banded drawers
• Cross banding, moulding & feather inlay to the fall
• Green leather lining on fall inside
• Walnut lined writing interior
• Feather inlay decoration to fall
• Brass swan neck handles
• Original working locks and keys
• Two pull-out fall supports with original brass knobs
• Oak lined & hand-dovetailed drawers below fall
• Eight pigeon holes & six small drawers inside bureau
• Central locking ‘cubby hole’ with original lock and working key
• Secret drawer compartment (sliding floor access)
• Original brass knobs to internal drawers within the interior
• Original & complete interior
• Original pine backboards
• Original bracket feet
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English Georgian walnut bureau desk, with a comprehensive interior, circa 1740, displaying a warm colour & patination, in excellent original condition.  The bureau is in excellent working order, boasting book-marked figure walnut front, with a cross-banded walnut border, flanked by fine feather inlay and half-round mouldings.  The Georgian bureau retains its original interior of six small string drawers with original brass knobs, below eight shaped pigeonhole slots, as well as a locking central ‘cubby hole’ decorated with burr-walnut door.  The fall, which boasts a green leather lining inside, is supported by two pull-out slides, with small brass knobs.  Below the fall is a bank of four graduated cross-banded drawers, which are oak lined, hand dovetailed and retain good quality brass swan neck handles and escutcheons.  The fall and the drawers also each boast their original working lever locks, with working key.  The internal cubby hole door retains its original brass lock with working key too.  The Georgian walnut bureau also retains its original backboards and is raised on a moulded plinth, which stands on its original bracket feet, which is nice to see.

The Georgian walnut bureau would look superb in a variety of rooms, including the office, hallway, living room or dining room. This item base would certainly grace any home and is an excellent investment which has stood the test of time. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Dimensions:

External height = 104cm / 41” / 3ft 5”
External width (feet) = 95.5cm / 37⅝”/ 3ft 1⅝”
External depth (feet) = 54.5cm / 21½”/ 1ft 9½”
Writing height = 77cm / 30¼” / 2ft 6¼”
Writing width = 87cm / 34¼” / 2ft 10¼”
Writing depth = 58cm / 22⅞”/ 1ft 10⅞”
Knee Height (with fall open) = 74.5cm / 29⅜”

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Georgian walnut bureau desk, with a comprehensive interior, circa 1740, displaying a warm colour & patination, in excellent original condition.  Nominal old use marks to the top, leading edges, fall, interior and inside of drawers, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The bureau has been cleaned and French polished by hand in our workshop to a professional standard.  The interior is complete, with no missing sections, drawers or locks.  The hinges to the fall are original and in good condition. The internal and external drawers retain their original oak drawer linings, constructed with traditional hand-dovetail joints and oak drawer bottoms.  The drawers close flush to the frame and are decorated with good quality brass swan neck handles and escutcheons. The Georgian walnut bureau stands on its original bracket feet and retains its original backboards. The walnut bureau boasts a stunning colour and patination. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.

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