A Traditional Slant-Front Writing Bureau
This wooden slant-front writing bureau is offered with a drop-down lid that opens to form a writing surface. The lid carries a lock escutcheon at its centre and is set within a plain frame. Beneath the lid are four graduated drawers, the upper drawer fitted with a lock, and each drawer is finished with brass drop handles and matching escutcheons. The case stands on bracket feet and has a polished, reddish-brown finish with figured veneers across the lid and drawer fronts. Its classic form and compact proportions make it a practical piece for a study, hallway or bedroom.
Condition and Collector Appeal
The bureau presents with a warm, polished surface and its brass handles and escutcheons are in place. No further detail on condition or originality has been supplied, so buyers are advised to inspect the piece carefully in person, including the lid, drawers and feet, before bidding. Pieces of this traditional style appeal to buyers seeking a characterful writing desk for a period-style or country interior, and to those who value a useful, storage-rich piece of freestanding furniture.
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#### As of 1/10/2021 we will be implementing a 7 day collection rule – items must be collected within 7 days unless an agreement is arranged in the event of instances such as being away on holiday, medical reasons etc. Any lots that are not collected within 7 days will be liable to a storage charge of £1.20 per day. Thank you. ####
