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ZAR 14 415
Lot 151
  • George III mahogany fall-front bureau, 19th century
  • George III mahogany fall-front bureau, 19th century
  • George III mahogany fall-front bureau, 19th century

LOT 151

George III mahogany fall-front bureau, 19th century

George III mahogany fall-front bureau, 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 14 415
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About this Item

George III mahogany fall-front bureau, 19th century
the rectangular top above a fall-front enclosing an oak-lined interior fitted with drawers and open compartments, above four long graduated linen-fold drawers, raised on bracket feet, fitted with brass drop handles and escutcheons
height: 95cm; width: 48cm; depth: 104cm

Provenance

Private Collection.

Notes

The bureau developed in the late seventeenth century when literacy, commerce and personal correspondence expanded rapidly in England. Fitted interiors became increasingly elaborate, including features such as small drawers, pigeonholes, secret compartments and sliding well covers.

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