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 oporational
- 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'')



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Our Ref: A1766