Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Our Stock # 18.8777

This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste by Japp of Montrose, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1870.

• Fine example of Scottish craftsmanship, with a superb finish and well appointed
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughout
• Select stocks shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues
• Quality satinwood and boxwood inlays accentuate the cabinetry

• Arranged with an upper fall front over a quartet of graduated drawers
• Inlaid with a satinwood border and shell motif to centre, the fall front dressed with a brass lined lock — key present
• Generously sized baize writing surface with an arcaded gallery of storage compartments and drawers
• Central door conceals a pair of small slide drawers and replete with inset working lock — key present

• A pair of lopers emerge from the cabinet with small brass pulls to support the fall
• Each of the four drawers dressed with brass drop handles over pierced backplates and locks — keys absent
• Maker's label to be found in the gallery upper for J & F Japp of Montrose, Scotland
• Bureau raised elegantly upon four ogee bracket feet beneath a shallow, rolled apron

This is an attractive antique fall front bureau, perfect for any room and with a delightful Georgian revival taste by Scottish craftsmen. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 97.5cm (38.5'')
Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')
Max Height: 104.5cm (41.25'')

Writing Slope Width: 88.5cm (34.75'')
Writing Slope Depth: 57.5cm (22.75'')
Writing Slope Height: 78cm (30.75'')

Baize Width: 64.5cm (25.5'')
Baize Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')