An 18th century walnut bureau bookcase of small proportions, the top section with a mirrored door above a fall front opening to reveal small drawers and a well above two short and two long drawers with brass ring handles all raised on bracket feet 70cm wide 44.5cm deep 175.5cm high
Sold for £2,600
Estimated at £600 - £1,200
An 18th century walnut bureau bookcase of small proportions, the top section with a mirrored door above a fall front opening to reveal small drawers and a well above two short and two long drawers with brass ring handles all raised on bracket feet 70cm wide 44.5cm deep 175.5cm high
Handles not original. Small section of veneer missing at the front (3cm x 1.5cm). Two or three front handles loose so come off when pulled to open.
Depth 45cm x width 70cm x height 175cm
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 29th Jan, 2025
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