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Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977
Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977

LOT NO 7530

STOCK NO 176880

Quality George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet of unusually small proportions, the projecting cavetto cornice over a glazed and banded door enclosing four adjustable shelves, with a candle slide below, the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers and original trinket boxes and inkwells, over two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias and pressed brass escutcheons and pull handles, lower moulded edge on bracket feet
Provenance: purchased Sotherby's 1977

Dimensions:
Height: 197cm Length/Width: 58cm Depth/Diameter: 49cm

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Discover a superb George I figured and burr walnut bureau-cabinet at Duggleby Auctioneers. This exquisite piece boasts unusually small proportions, showcasing fine craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The bureau-cabinet features a projecting cavetto cornice, adding an elegant touch to its design. The glazed and banded door opens to reveal four adjustable shelves, providing ample storage space. Below, a convenient candle slide adds functionality to the piece.

Open the book-matched and banded veneer fall-front to unveil a fitted interior complete with pigeonholes, correspondence drawers, original trinket boxes, and inkwells. The bureau-cabinet also includes two pull-out stays and four graduating long drawers with banded facias, pressed brass escutcheons, and pull handles.

Resting on bracket feet, this bureau-cabinet exudes sophistication and charm. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional piece with a provenance that traces back to a purchase at Sotheby's in 1977. Bid now and add a touch of elegance to your home with this stunning George I bureau-cabinet.


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