Sheraton period satinwood ladies chamber writing bureau (c. 1790 England)
Item Stock Code
1889
Item Medium Description
Satinwood
UK/USA
Dimensions
26.00 inch wide
32.00 inch high
18.00 inch deep
European
Converted Dimensions
66.04 cm wide 81.28 cm high 45.72 cm deep
Item Provenance & History
From the private collection of the late Ian Douglas of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
Item Literature
English, George III, circa 1790
Current Item Condition
Excellent. The bureau has been gently cleaned and waxed, possible minor old restorations.
Item Description / Dealer Expertise
A fine George III Sheraton period satinwood ladies chamber writing bureau with tambour top and excellent figuring and colour. The tambour top opening via two turned bone knobs to reveal an arrangement of four drawers and three pigeon holes with a leather writing surface. Below an ebony strung frieze slide opens to extend the writing surface with an inset ratcheted reading slope and two long drawers fitted with oval silvered brass handles. The bureau is supported on four square tapering, ebony strung legs terminating in brass cap castors. A lovely compact piece of excellent original colour, excellent suited to both contemporary and traditional decor schemes.
Price
gbp 5900.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Status
FOR SALE
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