george iii mahogany inlaid bureau

Circa 1775, good George III neat sized mahogany bureau (of naval interest) with an elaborate inlaid and painted flap. To the left and right there are 2 classical urns and in the centre a large cross banded oval panel with an admiral sphere on the right and a compass on the left. In the centre there is a painted and inlaid British naval ship. The flap opens to reveal a very stylish interior with a green felt writing surface, various pigeon holes and drawers. The tops of the pigeon holes have a small pediment which is hand painted across its entirety. The door in the centre again depicts a similar ship to that on the outside and inside this there are further drawers. The bureau itself has a set of 4 full length drawers, with swan neck handles and stylish proud escutcheons with a rounded top and a rounded bottom. The drawer fronts have a wonderful rich colour. Beneath the bottom drawer there is a stylish double ogee moulding and the whole piece stands on bracket feet.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 7B8U9XXC

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Mahogany

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Georgian Antiques was founded in 1978 by John Dixon's brother Padriac in a small shop at Jocks Lodge, Meadowbank in Edinburgh, with John joining the business after finishing college in 1981. The business grew so rapidly, they couldn't keep up with their inventory needs. Their goal has been to create a one-stop-shop where designers can complete an entire project from antique lighting to antique furniture to accessories. Scotland's largest antiques warehouse is located in a converted whiskey bond in historic Leith Edinburgh. With 50,000sq ft over five floors we offer a wide range of quality Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture, as well as continental and small decorative items. Our stock is constantly changing.

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