Georgian Secretaire in Oak, 1800

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This is a gorgeous Georgian Writing Bureau Desk that would make a statement in a period era living room or … Read more This is a gorgeous Georgian Writing Bureau Desk that would make a statement in a period era living room or office home settings. Circa 1800.

The gorgeous Oak fall front can be dropped to expose the desk work top, and interior. The desk is supported by two pull out slats with metal drop 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 seven excellently carved small drawers, with eight additional 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 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 excentuate the home setting.

Overall, this writing bureau is in great antique condition, with general signs of use and historical veneer wear and scratched as to be expected from years of historical use (see photographs).
There is a historical, visual crack down the left side of the bureau (see photograph).
There is a historical corner damaged off the upper back left, the lower left foot, and the drop front of the bureau, but this has no functional affect (see photograph).
There are deep scratches on the top of the bureau (see photographs).
There is historical damage to the upper drawers sides, and to the front boarders of the lower drawers (See photographs).

Measuring Approximately:

Height : 97cm
Width : 97cm
Depth with lid down : 82.5cm
Depth : 51cm

Writing Desk area :
width : 92.5cm
Depth: 55cm

Top drawers :
Interior height : 8.5cm
Interior width : 83cm
Interior Depth : 43cm

Top middle drawer :
Interior height : 11cm
Interior width : 90.5cm
Interior Depth: 43cm

Lower middle drawer :
Interior height : 13.5cm
Interior width : 90.5cm
Interior Depth: 43cm

Bottom drawer :
Interior height : 16cm
Interior width : 90.5cm
Interior Depth: 43cm

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