Middletons Antiques

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This is a fine early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Bureau Bookcase. Date 1720-30

Standout features:

1) Pretty stepped and welled interior
2) Straight grain oak carcass & Fine figured walnut veneer.
3) Herringbone banded borders to the drawer fronts and door panels of the bookcase
4) Deep cushion moulded Cornice.
5) Good small size. The main body of the bureau is 36 inches wide, the impressive cornice is 40 inches wide.
6) Fine condition throughout.
7) Superb mellow colour and soft wax finish

More detail ...
The Bureau
2 long drawers and 2 short drawers. The drawers are faced in 'mirrored' figured veneers with herringbone borders and ovalo lipped edges.
Pine dovetailed linings. All in good working order.

The engraved brass handles and escutcheons are old replacements.

The writing compartment.
The fall is veneered on the inside with a writing surface of straight grain walnut veneer - all original and in very good order. It has a stepped arrangement of 8 drawers, with pigeon holes above, and a central cupboard surrounded by reeded columns.
To the front is a sliding panel providing access to document storage space in the well below

The bookcase.
The doors have raised fielded panels, beautifully veneered in walnut with 'herringbone' borders.
Inside, the sides of the case have grooves to allow alternative shelf positions. It has 2 plank shelves faced with oak.

The hinges of the right hand bookcase door are old replacements, with old repairs to the groundwood of the cabinet.
The 'H' hinges of the left hand door are original as are the retaining catches to the door.


The locks to the fall, the interior door and the bookcase all work and have keys. The later 2 locks are replacements.

Construction.
The veneers are in very good condition and laid down on a carcass of straight grain georgian oak throughout.
The backboards and draw linings are pine and original.
The bracket feet are original. Old block repairs.
The mouldings around the top and base of the Bureau are original, cross grained blocks laid in sections.

Height: 83 inches
Width: 40 inches
Depth: 20.5 inches

ALL OF OUR PRICES INCLUDE FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY.

We select only the most charming and engaging genuine antiques for our collection. From beguiling and energetic rocking horses, to splendid Regency period bookcases, everything we stock has been hand picked and is presented in showroom condition.

We do not sell reproductions or copies.

We are based in Cornwall and have over 40 years experience of dealing in antiques of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Most of our sales are via websites like Loveantiques, and we are always happy to discuss and answer questions about our stock by telephone or email. Please do get in touch.
Viewings can be arranged by appointment here in Cornwall.

Delivery throughout mainland UK is free of charge.
We have regular collections by reliable carriers who we know and trust for their care and conscientious service.
Smaller items will be carefully packed and couriered World wide, delivery usually within 10 days.

World wide air freight Furniture deliveries Contact us for a quote.

PAYMENTS Bank Transfers Credit/ Debit Cards and Paypal are accepted.
If your preferred method of payment is by card, an invoice will be emailed and will include a link which opens a merchant window to allow your transaction to be completed privately online.

Please do get in touch if you have any questions.
Kind Regards, Mark and Carole Middleton



REVIEWS -
Georgian Toilet Mirror. Delivered to Australia ..
''Breathtakingly beautiful Mahogany toilet mirror ! Delicately dovetailed drawers are as smooth as silk. The acorn finials are a treat. The mahogany has a marvelous lustre and fine patina consumate with its age.
Beautifully packed with extreme care it arrived in pristine condition. This seller is an absolute joy to work with ! Many thanks.''

Document Cabinet. Delivered UK
''A gorgeous piece of furniture. It was really well packaged for delivery and seller sent some useful notes about the locking mechanism.''