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A George I walnut bureau bookcase, circa 1720

a moulded cornice above a pair of moulded and glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves and small compartments, the lower section with cross banding and bead mouldings, a sloping fall enclosing a fitted interior, above two short and two long drawers, raised on bun feet
196cm high, 108cm wide, 60cm deep

  • Condition: The upper part fitted with electric lighting. This piece hasn't been over restored. There are some age related cracks to the veneer. Some repairs to the cornice, no key to the glazed doors or central pigeon hole. Two pieces that can be reglued are in the central pigeon hole. Fading and considerable wear to the internal sliding compartment. The tooled leather writing surface has been replaced.
    Oak lined drawers run well. Some replaced bolts to the rear of the lock plates.
    Overall scratches, scuffing and aged patina throughout. Dints to the bun feet.


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