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Early 18th Century English Walnut Veneered Stepped Interior Georgian Bureau Desk

Origin

England

Period

Pre 18th Century

Materials

Hand-Crafted Burl, Hand-Crafted Walnut, Hand-Crafted Metal

Dimensions

W.	38 in;	H.	39.5 in;	D.	21.5 in;
W.	96.52 cm;	H.	100.33 cm;	D.	54.61 cm;

Condition

Good. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Repair of some veneer and wood chips, no alterations.

Creation Date

1720

Description

An English secretaire/chest/desk in very good condition of George I period. The finish in figured burl walnut adds aesthetic beauty to the history of this piece acquired by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques from a collector in Yorkshire. Georgian furniture never forgets functionality, with a flap revealing an interior with a large writing surface and fitted with long and short drawers, a central door flanked by two pillars revealing secret hiding spaces, typical of that age. With original back.
Measures: Open depth 34.25 in
Height of the writing surface 28.6.

Styles / Movements

George I, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

66P

Incollect Reference Number

472212