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Antique Bureau with Secret Drawers, English Oak Desk, Georgian Early C18th c1720 - London Fine Antiques

Antique Bureau with Secret Drawers, English Oak Desk, Georgian Early C18th c1720

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Our Stock # LFA-1538

This is an antique bureau, an English oak desk from the Georgian period in the early 18th century, c.1720.

Highly desirable with rare and unusual drawers so well hidden.

  • Warm hues of English oak displaying wisps of medullary rays
  • Desirable aged patina and good colour throughout
  • Raised on classic shaped bracket feet
  • Working lock and key to the fall with solid brass escutcheon
  • Opens to reveal useful desk space with twin gold tooled, green leather skiver
  • Behind, a slide gives access to the uppermost drawer
  • To the back an arrangement of cubbies and document and stationery drawers dressed with solid brass pulls
  • Within the lower right hand drawer a secret drawer beneath wells
  • A super secret slide compartment hidden within the left hand lower side
  • The chest comprising a 1 over 2 over 2 arrangement of graduated drawers
  • Dressed with solid brass swan neck handles and keyhole escutcheons
  • Iron locks present with the lowest one operable with the fall key

A fine example of early Georgian craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 96cm (37.75'')
Max Depth: 53.25cm (21'')
Max Height: 99cm (39'')

Desk Width: 86cm (33.75'')
Desk Depth: 63.5cm (25'')
Desk Height: 69.5cm (27.25'')


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