Lot 1416 , A George II miniature mahogany bureau with fitted interior and three drawers, 27cm high
A George II miniature mahogany bureau with fitted interior and three drawers, 27cm high
£80-120
Condition:
Fall front escutcheon incomplete at keyhole area; veneer lifting above fall-front lock; fall-front hinges re-set into new wood, as shown in second image; right loper missing a section of wood to frame it in; each loper lacks a stop so can be pulled right out; handles are old but may not be original; long, middle drawer is lockable, no key, and it’s drawer-front has a repaired section at this lock area; pine backboard split horizontally, full-width. All drawers with original oak linings. In general, this is honest, quite uncommon and with good colour.
Sold for £440