拍品專文
The raised moulded rim on the top and the matching veneer on the top and flap, support the theory of a removable superstructure of drawers as opposed to this being the base of a bureau-cabinet.
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A GEORGE I WALNUT BUREAU
Crossbanded overall and feather-banded to the front, the rectangular top with raised moulded rim above a hinged slope, enclosing a fitted interior with six small drawers, one with a secret drawer and a hinged flap enclosing three further small drawers, one for coins, above three long graduated drawers, on later bracket feet, with later backboards, restorations, the top probably originally with a removable superstructure of drawers
39¾ in. (101 cm.) high; 33½ in. (85 cm.) wide; 20 in. (51 cm.) deep
Crossbanded overall and feather-banded to the front, the rectangular top with raised moulded rim above a hinged slope, enclosing a fitted interior with six small drawers, one with a secret drawer and a hinged flap enclosing three further small drawers, one for coins, above three long graduated drawers, on later bracket feet, with later backboards, restorations, the top probably originally with a removable superstructure of drawers
39¾ in. (101 cm.) high; 33½ in. (85 cm.) wide; 20 in. (51 cm.) deep