Substantial Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Bureau

A substantial and very good quality early 19th century 2 part Dutch marquetry cylinder bureau of bombe form and fully oak lined. The mahogany ground having superb inlaid urns with ebony and boxwood chevron inlay throughout. The cylinder fall has marquetry oak leaf wreaths with inlaid lyres and brass rods. To open, the writing slide is pulled forward and the cylinder opens to reveal a wonderful inlaid interior. Fitted with 6 serpentine shaped drawers, 4 flat drawers and a small cupboard flanked by 2 tall stationary drawers each having ormolu capitals. The slide having marquetry inlaid writing paraphernalia and brass pulls. The lower section with floral marquetry inlay and satinwood banding to the canted corners. The 3 graduated and inlaid drawers with oval brass handles, cast escutcheons and open between cross grain mouldings. The bureau is raised on an attractive shaped frieze with leaf carved feet and scroll toes. Condition - Very good with a few bumps & bruises associated with age and use. Dimensions:- Height…45’’/ 114.5cm. Max.Width…54’’/ 137cm. Depth…26’’/ 66cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.