Description:

Although Queen Anne actually reigned from 1702 until her death in 1714, furniture made after that period is often described as Queen Anne if it is made in the style that became known by that name. This is such a piece and very typical, too. The top section of this antique bureau is surmounted by a lovely double dome and has the additional feature of a further dome situated on each of the side returns.

Under each of these attractive and impressive domes are doors that are fitted with bevelled mirror plates, probably not of the period, that open in order to give access to a spacious interior fitted with adjustable shelves.
There is another nice touch: below each of the doors there is a useful candle slide.

The lower section has a useful and very attractive fall.

The fall opens to reveal a fitted interior with an inset gold-toiled green leather writing surface. There is also a hidden well, a bank of drawers with concave fronts, and a number of useful pigeon holes.

Situated below the fall, there are two short drawers, which are located on either side of a dummy drawer. Below these are two half-width drawers, and these are situated above a further two long drawers, all of which are banded with herringbone inlay.

As you would expect, this bureau offers a wealth of storage: drawers, pigeon holes, and shelves. Down below, this substantial bureau bookcase is mounted on later, very substantial, bracket-style feet.

All of the drawers in this antique bureau are oak-lined and feature hand-cut dovetails. The piece is fitted with brass handles and decorative escutcheons, which are typical of the period.

The bureau is supplied with working locks and keys.

This lovely antique bureau has been fully and expertly restored by our own craftsmen in our own workshop.

Dimensions:

Height: 209 cm, width: 106 cm, depth: 56 cm