28th Jul, 2022 9:30
A George I walnut bureau bookcase the upper section with cross-grain cornice above a pair of mirror panel doors with adjustable shelves within and a pair of candle slides. The bureau with double book cover veneered fall opening to reveal a fitted interior with secret letter compartments and well, above one faux drawer and three long drawers and on shaped bracket supports. 97 cm overall width x 58 cm overall depth x 212 cm overall height, 76 cm to the underside of the fall.
Sold for £600
Condition Report
The upper section overhangs the back by approx 1 cm, a possible indication of a marriage.
Mirror plates repalced
Some cross-grain moulding missing
Old but later feet
Old replacement handles but in keeping with originals
The upper section sides were possibly re veneered, now showing some shrinkage cracks through the veneer.
Old repairs to the left-hand side of the cornicing.
A George I walnut bureau bookcase the upper section with cross-grain cornice above a pair of mirror panel doors with adjustable shelves within and a pair of candle slides. The bureau with double book cover veneered fall opening to reveal a fitted interior with secret letter compartments and well, above one faux drawer and three long drawers and on shaped bracket supports. 97 cm overall width x 58 cm overall depth x 212 cm overall height, 76 cm to the underside of the fall.
