A GEORGE II WALNUT BUREAU BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1740, IN THE MANNER OF GILES GRENDEY

A GEORGE II WALNUT BUREAU BOOKCASEIN THE MANNER OF GILES GRENDEY, CIRCA 1740The shaped mirror panel doors opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes and small drawers around central cupboard door, the fall front door opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes and small doors211cm high, 104cm wide, 59cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Various old splits and chips.Of cleaned appearanceVarious old repairs to mouldings and veneersMetalware has been replaced but is of the periodKey present and operates lock to panel fall door.Key to lock is quite stiffSome ink marks to interiorMirrored panels to doors and backs of doors replacedMirrored panels have simulated depletion.Evidence of old worm to the interior of the upper sectionBack boards have been replaced and have a dark stainSome later blocks to backs of feetPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer