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Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau With Ball And Claw Feet With An Interesting History
Gainsborough, United Kingdom
£575 per item
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Item details
Height
104.0 cm
Width
92.0 cm
Depth
51.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
This is an impressive early 19th century Georgian mahogany bureau presented on four beautifully carved ball and claw feet. Features include three drawers, with replacement brass handles, and a well fitted interior with six drawers, four letter holders and a baize writing surface.
The Bureau is heavy.
Provenance - Previously owned by Brigadier General William Roberts Napier Madocks C.B CMG DSO. A highly decorated member of the armed forces during the Boer war and WWI. I have printed off information relating to his career, and of his two unfortunate sons. But, his biggest claim to fame to modern eyes may well be that it was he who initiated the move by the Football Association to require numbers to be worn for International representative matches, and for FA Cup ties at the 3rd Round and later stages. A move that was initiated by him in 1938.
Condition report:
Good condition with some age related wear consistent with use. No Key
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Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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