Bureau Cabinet
1710-1730 (made)
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The most interesting feature of this bureau-cabinet is the use of fine walnut burr veneer on all the visible surfaces. Burr veneers are cut from abnormal growths on branches or tree roots. This means that the sections of a burr veneer are always quite small and require skilled piecing to create a smooth and attractive finish. Despite the extra work they entail, burr veneers are prized for their mottled appearance and range of colour. They are commonly used for creating highlights or for framed panels, but such extensive use of burr veneer as seen in this piece is most unusual.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 25 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Burr walnut veneer |
| Brief description | Bureau cabinet in three stages with a Burr walnut veneer, made in England 1710-1730 |
| Physical description | Bureau-cabinet in three stages: the upper stage a cupboard with arched top and two arched doors with bolection moulding, the middle a bureau with fall front and lopers concealing a range of small drawers and two secret compartments, the lower a chest comprising two long and two short drawers. The whole mounted on bun feet. |
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| Gallery label | BUREAU CABINET
ENGLISH; about 1720
Burr walnut veneer on oak carcase(pre October 2000) |
| Object history | Purchased from Pelham Galleries, 155 Fulham Road. |
| Summary | The most interesting feature of this bureau-cabinet is the use of fine walnut burr veneer on all the visible surfaces. Burr veneers are cut from abnormal growths on branches or tree roots. This means that the sections of a burr veneer are always quite small and require skilled piecing to create a smooth and attractive finish. Despite the extra work they entail, burr veneers are prized for their mottled appearance and range of colour. They are commonly used for creating highlights or for framed panels, but such extensive use of burr veneer as seen in this piece is most unusual. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.7:1 to 25-1959 |
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| Record created | January 25, 2001 |
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