Antique Bureau Bookcase, English, Georgian Mahogany, Gothic Overtones Circa 1800

Our Stock # 18.5377

This is an antique bureau bookcase, an English, Georgian, mahogany cabinet with gothic overtones dating to the late 18th century, circa 1800.

• Classic glazed display cabinet over a practical writing bureau
• Generous in size offering storage and display or bookshelf space
• Large upper writing surface over four graduated full width drawers
• Attractive mahogany showing fine aged tone, well figured with good colour

• Upper display/bookcase cabinet provides two adjustable shelves
• Behind seven pane, locking doors with gothic arched astragals
• Locking fall flap opens on to sliding lopers to reveal a well fitted interior
• A generous desk space backed by a suite of 12, ebony strung drawers and eight cubby holes

• Main drawers dressed with later loop handles over pressed brass back-plates
• Smooth sliding and benefiting from cock beading offering ample storage
• Working locks and key using same key from above
• Raised upon traditional bracket feet to all corners

A simply lovely and functional item of traditional antique furniture to be welcomed into any location. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 104cm (41'')
Max Depth: 55cm (21.75'')
Max Height: 226cm (89'')

Desk Width: 94cm (37'')
Desk Depth: 61cm (24'')
Desk Height: 79cm (31'')