Antique Bureau with Secret Drawers, English Oak Desk, Georgian Early C18th c1720

Our Stock # LFA-1538

This is an antique bureau, an English oak desk from the Georgian period in the early 18th century, c.1720.

Highly desirable with rare and unusual drawers so well hidden.

• Warm hues of English oak displaying wisps of medullary rays
• Desirable aged patina and good colour throughout
• Raised on classic shaped bracket feet

• Working lock and key to the fall with solid brass escutcheon
• Opens to reveal useful desk space with twin gold tooled, green leather skiver
• Behind, a slide gives access to the uppermost drawer

• To the back an arrangement of cubbies and document and stationery drawers dressed with solid brass pulls
• Within the lower right hand drawer a secret drawer beneath wells
• A super secret slide compartment hidden within the left hand lower side

• The chest comprising a 1 over 2 over 2 arrangement of graduated drawers
• Dressed with solid brass swan neck handles and keyhole escutcheons
• Iron locks present with the lowest one operable with the fall key

A fine example of early Georgian craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 96cm (37.75'')
Max Depth: 53.25cm (21'')
Max Height: 99cm (39'')

Desk Width: 86cm (33.75'')
Desk Depth: 63.5cm (25'')
Desk Height: 69.5cm (27.25'')