A QUEEN ANNE AND LATER FIGURED WALNUT BUREAU
With stepped and welled interior, on tapering octagonal cup and cover supports, united by perimeter stretcher, 55cm wide; 94cm high
| Estimate: |
£300 - £500
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Hammer price:
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£1,200 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
40cm deep overall.
Condition report:
Various old chips, some shrinkage and minor losses commensurate with use and age. Some replacements to the veneers, some shrinkage and minor lifting.
Repegging to the front left side (just visible, see images)
The back legs and the top turnings of the front legs are oak.
Feet probably later.
Some shrinkage to joints, notably to the stretcher. The front stretcher is a little weak. Stretcher also probably oak.
Some minor old worm, as to be expected.
Later baize writing surface.
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