Furniture & Works of Art - 8th July 2008

Lot 125

A late 18th century Dutch mahogany cylinder bureau

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

A late 18th century Dutch mahogany cylinder bureau, of bombe form, the fall activated by a pull-out slide revealing a fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes with two faux book spine secret drawers flanking a tambour shutter, above three graduated drawers fitted later ornate gilt brass handles and escutcheons, on swept bracket feet, 46in (116.6cm) h, 48in (121.7cm) w, 24in (61cm) d. Cracks to sides, some mounts off but present, some locks replaced, old damages and restorations.