Object Description
Here is a fine quality antique English George III oak office bureau desk, circa 1780 – 1800, displaying a lovely rich colour and patination, in excellent condition.
Summary:
• Item: Bureau
• Circa: 1780 – 1800
• Period: George III
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Oak
• Crossbanded top
• Oak crossbanded fall
• 4 pine lined graduated, hand dovetailed drawers
• Cock beaded and crossbanded drawer fronts
• Old period replacement brass handles & backplates
• Working locks and keys
• Oak lined waterfall interior
• Leather lined interior to fall
• 13 total small drawers within the interior
• 8 interior drawers feature brass knobs
• 5 interior drawers disguised as decorative trim
• Original & complete interior
• 6 pigeonhole slots to interior
• Central ‘cubby hole’ with arch and column detail
• 2 pull-out fall supports with brass knobs
• Reeded quarter columns
• Original pine backboards
• Original ogee bracket feet
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English George III oak office bureau desk, circa 1780 – 1800, displaying a lovely rich colour and patination, in excellent condition. The bureau is in excellent working order, boasting cross banded oak top and moulded fall. The bureau retains the original oak lined waterfall interior of a total of 13 small drawers, 8 of which feature brass knobs, below 6 pigeonhole slots. Situated between the pigeonholes is an arch-shaped ‘cubby hole’, flanked by columns. Additionally, there are 5 drawers disguised as trim, with one drawer each side of the ‘cubby hole’, above the pigeonholes, disguised as shaped frieze. Furthermore, the two columns as well as the arch which together form the ‘cubby hole’ comprise a further three drawers – ideal for secreting important documents. The interior of the fall has been newly lined with a new olive green and gold tooled leather. The fall is supported by the original two pull-out slides, with small brass knobs. Below the fall is a bank of four graduated cock beaded and cross banded drawers. The drawers are pine lined, hand dovetailed and feature fine quality old period replacement swan neck brass handles and escutcheons. The fall and the drawers also each boast their original working locks, with working key. The bureau retains its original backboards and is raised on a moulded plinth, supported by original ogee front bracket feet, with restored bracket feet to the back.
The bureau would look superb in a variety of rooms, including the office, hallway, living room or dining room. This item would certainly grace any home and is an excellent investment which has stood the test of time. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External height = 107.9cm or 42½” or 3ft 6½”
External width = 103.4cm or 40¾” or 3ft 4¾”
External depth = 56.8cm or 22⅜” or 1ft 10⅜”
Writing height = 76cm or 29⅞” or 2ft 5⅞”
Writing width = 94.5cm or 37¼” or 3ft 1¼”
Writing depth = 64cm or 25¼” or 2ft 1¼”
Knee Height (with fall open) = 73.8cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
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International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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