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Millington AdamsQueen Anne walnut & feather banded bureau( c. 1710) England Medium / MaterialWalnut Dimensions38.00inch wide 39.25inch high 21.50inch deep (96.52 cm wide 99.69 cm high 54.61 cm deep) DescriptionA fine quality Queen Anne walnut & feather banded bureau of absolutely excellent original colour and patina. The top, fall and drawer fronts all inlaid with walnut feather banding, the fall fitted with brass lock escutcheon opening to reveal an inlaid leather writing surface, fitted interior with an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes with a central well and two secret drawers. Below a cross grain waist moulding above two short and two long drawers, supported on the original bracket feet. A compact piece (main carcase width only 36”) and practical piece of absolutely fine original colour. ProvenanceFrom a private collection in North Yorkshire. LiteratureEnglish, Queen Anne, circa 1710 Current ConditionExcellent. Minor repairs to chipped veneers, minor old restorations, waxing. Brassware probably early 18th century replacements, feet apparently original. Price
gbp 17950.00 (Pound Sterling)
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