This is a gorgeous Georgian Writing Bureau Desk that would make a statement in a period era living room or office home settings. Circa 1800. The gorgeous Oak fall front can be dropped to expose the desk work top, and interior. The desk is supported by two pull out slats with metal drop handles, that can be extended to hold the desk front open. There is a lock to the front desk and drawers but there is no key present. The striking interior comprises of seven excellently carved small drawers, with eight additional pigeon holes and a central hidden door, perfect for storing documents, papers, books or memorabilia. The front of the bureau has a smaller upper drawers, and three wonderful large spacious graduating drawers. All of the drawers are finished with gorgeous antique swan brass drop handles. This handsome bureau stands proudly on 4 solid figured feet. The bureau desk has a wonderful Oak patination that adds a country character to the home decor. This exquisite Georgian Writing Bureau is rich in history and would excentuate the home setting. Overall, this writing bureau is in great antique condition, with general signs of use and historical veneer wear and scratched as to be expected from years of historical use (see photographs). There is a historical, visual crack down the left side of the bureau (see photograph). There is a historical corner damaged off the upper back left, the lower left foot, and the drop front of the bureau, but this has no functional affect (see photograph). There are deep scratches on the top of the bureau (see photographs). There is historical damage to the upper drawers sides, and to the front boarders of the lower drawers (See photographs). Measuring Approximately: Height : 97cm Width : 97cm Depth with lid down : 82.5cm Depth : 51cm Writing Desk area : width : 92.5cm Depth: 55cm Top drawers : Interior height : 8.5cm Interior width : 83cm Interior Depth : 43cm Top middle drawer : Interior height : 11cm Interior width : 90.5cm Interior Depth: 43cm Lower middle drawer : Interior height : 13.5cm Interior width : 90.5cm Interior Depth: 43cm Bottom drawer : Interior height : 16cm Interior width : 90.5cm Interior Depth: 43cm If you require any further information or any more photos please don't hesitate to contact me. Brilliantiques.