A fine George III elm bureau, circa 1780 to 1800, in the vernacular country tradition, of good, useful proportions and wonderfully rich, honest colour. The sloping fall is cut from boldly figured elm with a lively, swirling grain, framed by a crossbanded border, and opens to form a writing surface supported on a pair of lopers, revealing what we would expect to be a fitted interior of pigeonholes and small drawers. Below are four long graduated drawers, each cockbeaded and fitted with oval pierced brass plate handles of attractive beaded and rosette design, with matching keyhole escutcheons, which have mellowed to a soft, rubbed gold. The whole stands on classic shaped bracket feet, giving it a sturdy and traditional finish. The elm has aged to a warm, glowing honey and chestnut brown with a dry, softly polished patina from generations of waxing and handling, and the natural variation in figure and colour across the drawer fronts adds real character and depth. The fall and top carry the honest marks and gentle wear you would expect of over two centuries of use, which only add to its authenticity. At this scale it is wonderfully adaptable, equally suited to a bedroom, study, sitting room or landing as a small writing desk, offering useful storage and a proper place to work without overwhelming the space. Well made, characterful and full of Georgian country charm, a most appealing bureau in good original condition.
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