A George I burl walnut bureau bookcase
second quarter 18th century
With a fully divided double arched upper section, the central prospect doors flanked by document drawers topped with gilt-bronze figures of Mercury and Minerva on gilt-bronze capitals; the lower section with leather-lined writing surface and sliding well.
height 89 1/4in (226.7cm); width of base molding 45 1/4in (115cm); depth of base molding 24 1/2in (62.3cm)