Featured Could anybody identify this antique bureau?

Not too sure but looks fairly old... Could anyone identify it? Cheers, Luke

 

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Thanks for letting me know Aquitaine ! Didnt know about that haha.

 

I am NOT a furniture expert but I believe this design is frequently referred to as a "captain's desk". Are there drawers on the sides? Pictures of the sides and back may help those who know more than me. Also..dimensions?

 

Hi there, yes there is, what do you reckon the age is?

 

Thanks.....GREAT images too!!!!

 

I will have to go down to where it is located at the minute and take more photos. Just Really cought my eye. Beautiful desk. Cheers for the reply

 

I think it may also be called a davenport in Britain.

 

Quite a beauty.

 

Thank you very much for letting me know, Luke.

 

Indeed it is!

 

Thank you for the reply daveydempsey. I see what you mean!

 

How big is it, it looks quite small?
The brass gallery on the top is nice.

 

Its about a meter tall, a third of a meter wide and a third of a meter thick, im going to take the dimensions tomorrow to be sure!

 

Yep, a handsome davenport ca. 1880, (apocryphally?) named after the 18th century English ship captain. Guessing its English, very nice walnut veneers and burl/burr.

Very odd about the unfinished inside top and drawers, as these pieces appear to be original.

 

Hi, Luke, and welcome!

That's a nice looking piece! I would certainly find a place for it!

 

Was part of the inside painted at one time. A good cabinet maker could make missing parts and restore.
Patd

 

Not to sure patd, I found it in a local antique shop. Thanks for the Reply!