Bureau Bookcase

Description 

A superb George I burr walnut bureau bookcase of compact proportions retaining excellent colour and patina.  The top section reveals an arrangement of adjustable shelves with concave moulding out-stepped at each corner to form pillars which border an opening single door with a bevelled mirror plate and single candle slide beneath . The fall of the bureau section opens to reveal an arrangement of pigeon holes and a central cupboard and is supported by a pair of lopers which are separated by two short feather banded lined drawers fitted with oval escutcheons and brass ring handles, below a further  three long graduated drawers. The bookcase is supported on burr walnut  bracket feet.  The writing surface is covered by green leather with a very charming patina.

Country of origin
England

Age
George I,  1725

Condition
Excellent, minor restorations, later mirror plate.   Brassware, oval escutcheons , ring pull handles, original

Measurements
H :  190 cm  W : 76 cm  D  : 53 cm

Provenance
Private collection

Price
POA

Status
For sale

Ref. number
F63