1770s Georgian Mahogany Desk Bureau

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This is an antique bureau in light mahogany. An English, Georgian desk dating to the mid-18th century, circa 1770.

Quality … Read more This is an antique bureau in light mahogany. An English, Georgian desk dating to the mid-18th century, circa 1770.

Quality craftsmanship in polished mahogany
Good color and grain interest throughout
Crossband decoration held in tramline ebony and boxwood stringing
Generous and comfortable working height to the fitted desk interior

Raised on splayed bracket feet with serpentine apron
Featuring four, full width, graduated drawers lined with paper
Cockbeaded, original brass locks and escutcheons, key absent
Drawers dressed with the original pressed brass, oval plate loop handles

A pair of stout lopers withdraw to support the fall
Fitted interior desk space with quality, olive green, blind tooled leather skiver
A suite of eight stationery drawers over eight cubby holes
The smooth sliding drawers in flame mahogany dressed with turned pulls

A fine and practical example with solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max width 111cm (43.75'')
Max depth 51.5cm (20.25'')
Max height 112.5cm (44.25'')

Desk width 102.5cm (40.25'')
Desk depth 51cm (20'')
Desk height 84cm (33'') See less