Antique English George III Writing Bureau in Oak, 18th Century

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This is a gorgeous George III Writing Bureau Desk that is sure to complement a period era living room or … Read more This is a gorgeous George III Writing Bureau Desk that is sure to complement a period era living room or office home settings. Circa 1800.

The fall front can be dropped to expose the desk work top, and interior. The desk is supported by two pull out slats with button handles, that can be extended to hold the desk front open. 

There is a lock to the front desk and drawers but there is no key present.

The striking interior comprises of eight small drawers, with eight pigeon holes and a central hidden door, perfect for storing documents, papers, books or memorabilia.

The front of the bureau has a smaller upper drawers, and three wonderful large spacious graduating drawers.
All of the drawers are finished with raised boarders and gorgeous antique swan brass drop handles.

This handsome bureau stands proudly on 4 solid figured feet.


The bureau desk has a wonderful Oak patination that adds a country character to the home decor.

This exquisite Georgian Writing Bureau is rich in history and would be a statement piece in the home.

Overall, this writing bureau is in great antique condition, with general signs of use and historical veneer wear and scratched to the bureau drop front, as to be expected from years of historical use (see photographs).
There are historical cracks to the back of the bureau, which have previously been patched with tape, but is still fully functionable (see photographs).
Three of the bureau interior small drawers to the left side,can be pushed in slightly further than originally created (see photograph).

Measuring Approximately :

Height : 105cm
Width : 99.5cm
Depth with lid down : 86cm
Depth : 53cm

Writing Desk area :
width : 91cm
Depth: 59cm

Top drawers :
Interior height : 8cm
Interior width : 80cm
Interior Depth : 43cm

Top middle drawer :
Interior height : 10.5cm
Interior width : 89cm
Interior Depth: 43cm

Lower middle drawer :
Interior height : 13cm
Interior width : 89cm
Interior Depth: 43cm

Bottom drawer :
Interior height : 15.5cm
Interior width : 89cm
Interior Depth: 43cm See less