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A George I Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
england , circa 1715
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An exceptional George I period burr walnut bureau bookcase of rare small proportions. The walnut of a magnificent mellow colour throughout, and with herringbone inlay. In lovely condition with lots of rare features. The upper section with a moulded cornice above a single glazed door and a pull-out candle stand - the lockable door, retaining its original bevelled glass, opening to access the three moulded-edge adjustable shelves. The lower bureau section with a fall front supported by lopers opening to reveal a fitted interior of magnificent colour with a variety of pull-out drawers, and a writing surface, all superbly veneered, above four long drawers and a very rare pull-out full-depth walnut slide within the moulding positioned under the first drawer. This top drawer also fitted with a variety of compartments. With later brass ring handles, and standing on bun feet.
What we particularly like about this piece: the magnificent colour of the walnut and the very rare small size.
An exceptional George I period burr walnut bureau bookcase of rare small proportions. The walnut of a magnificent mellow colour throughout, and with herringbone inlay. In lovely condition with lots of rare features. The upper section with a moulded cornice above a single glazed door and a pull-out candle stand - the lockable door, retaining its original bevelled glass, opening to access the three moulded-edge adjustable shelves. The lower bureau section with a fall front supported by lopers opening to reveal a fitted interior of magnificent colour with a variety of pull-out drawers, and a writing surface, all superbly veneered, above four long drawers and a very rare pull-out full-depth walnut slide within the moulding positioned under the first drawer. This top drawer also fitted with a variety of compartments. With later brass ring handles, and standing on bun feet.
What we particularly like about this piece: the magnificent colour of the walnut and the very rare small size.
Stock number
AD.11
dimensions
Height: 75.98 in (193 cm)
Width: 25.20 in (64 cm)
Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
Width: 25.20 in (64 cm)
Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
SOLD
An exceptional George I period burr walnut bureau bookcase of rare small proportions. The walnut of a magnificent mellow colour throughout, and with herringbone inlay. In lovely condition with lots of rare features. The upper section with a moulded cornice above a single glazed door and a pull-out candle stand - the lockable door, retaining its original bevelled glass, opening to access the three moulded-edge adjustable shelves. The lower bureau section with a fall front supported by lopers opening to reveal a fitted interior of magnificent colour with a variety of pull-out drawers, and a writing surface, all superbly veneered, above four long drawers and a very rare pull-out full-depth walnut slide within the moulding positioned under the first drawer. This top drawer also fitted with a variety of compartments. With later brass ring handles, and standing on bun feet.
What we particularly like about this piece: the magnificent colour of the walnut and the very rare small size.
An exceptional George I period burr walnut bureau bookcase of rare small proportions. The walnut of a magnificent mellow colour throughout, and with herringbone inlay. In lovely condition with lots of rare features. The upper section with a moulded cornice above a single glazed door and a pull-out candle stand - the lockable door, retaining its original bevelled glass, opening to access the three moulded-edge adjustable shelves. The lower bureau section with a fall front supported by lopers opening to reveal a fitted interior of magnificent colour with a variety of pull-out drawers, and a writing surface, all superbly veneered, above four long drawers and a very rare pull-out full-depth walnut slide within the moulding positioned under the first drawer. This top drawer also fitted with a variety of compartments. With later brass ring handles, and standing on bun feet.
What we particularly like about this piece: the magnificent colour of the walnut and the very rare small size.
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