Lot 741 , George II featherbanded walnut bureau, W.3ft 4in. D.2ft H.3ft 7in(-)

A George II featherbanded walnut bureau, the fall enclosing pigeon holes, drawers and a well, over one deep, four short and one long drawer on bracket feet, W.3ft 4in. D.2ft H.3ft 7in,
Estimate £200-300

There are numerous small nicks and indentations in general conducive with age and use.
Both left and right botom side panels are very warped and the base drawer front appears to be slightly warped also. There are pieces of moulding missing from the perimeter of the slant and there is some veneer loss also. There is a surface blemish( water damage?) the the base of the left side.
There are surface splits to the veneer in general, mainly down both sides.
The leather interior is very worn. Numerous light surface scratches to the interior and tape is holding pieces of the moulding in place.
There is some loss to the veneer on the front of the chest. Two of the drawer base each have a split. The two larger drawers do not run smoothly. The feet all have splits, scuffs, nicks and veneer loss.
Overall average condition, in line with age and general use.


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Sold for £320