A William And Mary Red Japanned Bureau (c. 1700 England)

38.00inch wide    39.60inch high    22.20inch deep (96.52 cm wide  100.58 cm high  56.39 cm deep)

The bun feet replaced. The lacquer decoration refreshed.

A very fine William and Mary red japanned slope bureau, the fall front is finely decorated with a ceremonial chariot pulled by lions, the lion motif is repeated on the top, the fall opens to reveal a well which slides to reveal a secret compartment; the upper section is supported by three drawers of increasing size, each decorated with further chinoiserie.