Carse Antiques

Description

Good small, neat size, 3 foot wide 18th century George III mahogany bureau bookcase. The bureau with flame veneered fall revealing a pleasing interior inside with drawers and pigeon holes. The bureau with 4 long drawers which are cock beaded, oak lined and have their original brass swan neck handles. The bureau stands on its original bracket feet. The brass ring handles on the lopers are also original.

The top section with nice design glazing to the two doors with all the original glass. The top section has oak shevles inside with a moulded front edge which are fully adjustable. The top has a very nice "pear drop" style cornice.

The piece is a nice mellow colour and is in good condition. There are a few minor old repairs but nothing serious.

SIZES 35 1/2" wide by 20" deep by 7 foot high overall. The bookcase part is 9 1/4" deep.

CIRCA 1770 - 1780