antique bureau cabinet, english, walnut, writing desk, tambour, edwardian, 1910

Our Stock # 18.8675

This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

• Graced with superb colour and of usefully compact stature
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Select walnut stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues
• Of distinctive form, the tambour lower tapers outwards from the upper cabinet

• Dressed to the top with a pierced fretwork upstand and accentuated with bronzed feathered scrolls
• Twin field panels adorn the fall of the upper cabinet, dressed with a stout lock escutcheon — key absent
• Lowering the fall, supported by the storage drawer reveals a tooled, deep crimson leather writing surface
• Behind the desk space, a compliment of glass ink wells and a wide pen rest

• Below, a single drawer dressed with a solid brass drop handle, and baize rests to carry the fall when lowered
• At the midpoint, a galleried shelf featuring stout risers and vase turned spindles
• Smooth action to the tambour lift, the inside usefully divided into three
• Standing upon square section legs with shaped aprons to each side

This is a delightful antique bureau cabinet, with fine craftsmanship and of a useful proportion to benefit spaces throughout the home. Well appointed and aesthetically pleasing. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 71.5cm (28.25'')
Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')
Max Height: 120cm (47.25'')

Slope Height: 72.5cm (28.5'')
Extended Depth: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Skiver Width: 51.5cm (20.25'')
Skiver Depth: 27cm (10.75'') 

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Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

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