Antique Bureau Bookcase, English, Late Georgian, Mahogany, Writing Desk c.1800

Our Stock # 12.1766

This is an antique bureau bookcase, an English, late Georgian, mahogany writing desk c.1800. 

• A very fine bureau bookcase in flame mahogany displaying good colour and grain interest
• Featuring good proportions, useful storage, generous workspace and secret drawers

• A pair of 14 pane astragal glazed doors sit beneath a well figured frieze
• Elaborate, pierced bronzed lock escutcheons topped with spread eagles
• Working lock and key opening doors to reveal a pair of adjustable shelves

• The fall with working lock and key through moulded asymmetric lock escutcheon
• Superb grain detail and a frame of roped inlay in boxwood and ebony
• Opening to reveal a generous workspace at a comfortable height

• A professionally fitted, fine suede writing surface
• Triple arched cubbies complemented by a suite of five drawers to each side
• Dressed with circular bronzed pulls featuring lion masks

• A central cupboard with faux document slides, lock and key not operational
• A push catch within the cupboard releases the whole section
• Completely withdraws to access secret drawers behind

• Beneath a suite of cock-beaded, graduated drawers arranged '3 over 3'
• Asymmetric lock escutcheons, locks present, key absent
• Fine cast and bronzed, swan neck handles over beaded, circular plates

An attractive and superior quality example. Solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 119cm (46.75'')
Max Depth: 59cm (23.25'')
Max Height: 211cm (83'')

Desk Width: 109cm (43'')
Desk Depth: 61cm (24'')
Desk Height: 76cm (30'')