Lot 950
A mid 18th century oak bureau having a sloping fall panel front with brass escutcheon, enclosing...
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Lot 950
A mid 18th century oak bureau having a sloping fall panel front with brass escutcheon, enclosing...
Lot 950
Lot Description
A mid 18th century oak bureau having a sloping fall panel front with brass escutcheon, enclosing a fitted interior with 'barrel back' central cupboard, between reeded quadrant column fronted book drawers, flanked by curved valances, pigeonholes and drawers. The front with three short overlay cock-beaded drawers with shaped brass handles and escutcheons on bracket feet. 33" wide x 2.5" deep x 42.5" high, (106cm x 54.5cm x 108cm)
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Loss to top edge of slope above escutcheon, and plate to corresponding front edge of top. top has small patch to back left corner plus general knocks to back edge. Interior is missing one balance drawer and has a split to writing surface. Slope lock is replaced and skiver is replaced. Front generally very good except old scars to the bottom of slope where old screws used to secure previous hinges (now patched to interior)
Please note:
Due to the size and vulnerability of the items in our Antiques & Fine Art auctions we are unable to post out these items "in house". We do, however recommend a selection of packaging and shipping companies.
For national and international deliveries, we suggest:
IJK Couriers
07917 500522
Email: info@ijkcouriers.co.uk
www.ijkcouriers.co.uk
Alban Shipping
01582 493 099
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