Rare Giles Grendey Mahogany Bureau

This is a rare George II mahogany bureau firmly attributed to Giles Grendey in original condition. The polished top over a cleated flap with oval escutcheon, opens to reveal a well fitted interior, with a combination of pigeon holes, drawers, central cupboard with ormolu strap hinges pullout section secured by a wooden clasp which has secret drawers behind. The lopers with gilded oval pulls. A configuration of four graduating oak-lined drawers, with their original elaborate gilded rococo escutcheons and swan neck handles with a classical face in the center with back plates with gilded lion masks. To the sides a pair of gilded lifting handles, swan necked with a pierced back plate. All supported on a moulded base on four original stout bracket feet.