Rare Small 18th Century Mahogany Bureau, c.1760 SOLD Weight: 200 grams

Weight: 200 grams

first issue of 'The Virginians' by William Thackeray

The painting is very well done with exceptional detail and warmth

A sterling silver pepper castor by Charles Wilkes

salt cellar and mustard pot by Ernest Druiff & Co

Rare Small 18th Century Mahogany Bureau, c.1760 SOLD Weight: 200 gramsAn exceptional and charming 18th century mahogany bureau of unusually small proportions. The bureau has retained its original brass handles and escutcheons, and has a working lock with the original key. The wood has desirable deep patination throughout. The bureau has a rectangular top which, when unlocked, opens to reveal four small brass handled draws and seven framed pigeon holes. This sits above four graduated dovetailed drawers raised upon