Lot Essay
A bureau dating to pre-1700 is rare and this example is in remarkably original condition
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LATE 17TH CENTURY
Details
A WILLIAM AND MARY OAK BUREAU
LATE 17TH CENTURY
The interior with an arrangement of twelve drawers and side pigeon-holes with further drawer and secret drawer within, above a well with hinged lid, all above two geometrically-moulded drawers and two long drawers with raised panels, the sides panelled
41 ½ in. (105.5 cm.) high; 37 ½ in. (95 cm.) wide; 21 in. (54 cm.) deep
LATE 17TH CENTURY
The interior with an arrangement of twelve drawers and side pigeon-holes with further drawer and secret drawer within, above a well with hinged lid, all above two geometrically-moulded drawers and two long drawers with raised panels, the sides panelled
41 ½ in. (105.5 cm.) high; 37 ½ in. (95 cm.) wide; 21 in. (54 cm.) deep
Special notice
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