Bidspirit auction | Edwardian George III Style Flame

Edwardian George III Style Flame Mahogany Slant-Front Bureau - A George III style slant-front bureau, likely dating to the Edwardian period. The piece is constructed with flame mahogany veneers to the fall front and the three graduated drawer fronts, creating a symmetrical grain pattern. The fall front opens to reveal a fitted interior comprising a central open well flanked by five vertical pigeonholes and six small stationery drawers, each fitted with a small brass pull knob. The interior writing surface is inset with a red leatherette panel featuring a gold-tooled decorative border. The desk surface is supported by two pull-out lopers with brass knobs. The exterior is fitted with circular brass drop-ring handles featuring embossed decorative backplates and a brass escutcheon to the fall. The bureau stands on a plinth base. No maker's marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the internal or external surfaces.