Lot 82 , An early 18th century walnut bureau bookcase

An early 18th century walnut bureau bookcase with moulded cornice and two bevelled glazed doors enclosing pigeon holes and short drawers over a pair of candle slides, fall enclosing fitted interior and well, two frieze, two short and two long drawers, on bracket feet, 103cm wide, 59cm deep, 216cm high
£800-1,200

Condition:
Overall of a rich dark gingerish brown walnut tone, small losses, cracks and splits to the veneers throughout, but no major faults noted, escutcheons and handles old but later, bracket feet old but later.

Sold for £1,200