Antique Scottish Fall Front Bureau

This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste by Japp of Montrose, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1870.

Fine example of Scottish craftsmanship, with a superb finish and well appointed
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughout
Select stocks shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues
Quality satinwood and boxwood inlays accentuate the cabinetry

Arranged with an upper fall front over a quartet of graduated drawers
Inlaid with a satinwood border and shell motif to centre, the fall front dressed with a brass lined lock — key present
Generously sized baize writing surface with an arcaded gallery of storage compartments and drawers
Central door conceals a pair of small slide drawers and replete with inset working lock — key present

A pair of lopers emerge from the cabinet with small brass pulls to support the fall
Each of the four drawers dressed with brass drop handles over pierced backplates and locks — keys absent
Maker’s label to be found in the gallery upper for J & F Japp of Montrose, Scotland
Bureau raised elegantly upon four ogee bracket feet beneath a shallow, rolled apron

This is an attractive antique fall front bureau, perfect for any room and with a delightful Georgian revival taste by Scottish craftsmen. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 97.5cm (38.5”)
Max Depth: 53cm (20.75”)
Max Height: 104.5cm (41.25”)

Writing Slope Width: 88.5cm (34.75”)
Writing Slope Depth: 57.5cm (22.75”)
Writing Slope Height: 78cm (30.75”)

Baize Width: 64.5cm (25.5”)
Baize Depth: 34.5cm (13.5”)