If you are you looking to buy an antique bureau then driscolls antiques has some of the finest selections from oak bureau, walnut bureau and mahogany bureaux. This type of antique furniture can be used as a writing desk as this was the original purpose when they were built but today it can make not only a superb antique writing desk but also the ideal piece for the storage of a laptop computer. Antique bureau have very nice internal cupboards and drawers to ensure safe and secure storage of your small personal belonging and pigeon holes for your letter storage, but very often below these sections is a slightly raised gap and it fits most laptops. The beauty of an antique bureau is they also do not consume much space of your home unlike many larger antique desks and you also get lots of desk storage.

This type of antique furniture dates back to the Gregorian, regency, Victorian and Edwardian eras. And so are constructed from some of the finest timbers.

We currently have some stunning examples for sale like this quality walnut antique bureau / writing desk with a stunningly figured fall front with rosewood cross banding whilst the interior has a green baize writing insert, several birds eye maple drawers and slides and extremely rare book slides. It also has a central flamed mahogany cupboard door. The antique bureau has two over three graduating oak lined cock beaded drawers with brass swan neck handles and diamond shaped key escutcheons. It stands on ogee bracket feet and has its original back boards. It is a stunning piece of antique furniture providing the owner with a real sense of history and uniqueness.

Or this Georgian mahogany bureau with secret compartments with a moulded fall front which when opened reveals several small drawers and pigeon holes. The interior also has a central cupboard within which there is a secret button which when pressed enables the small cupboard to be completely removed to reveal two secret compartments. The antique bureau has four graduating cock beaded oak lined drawers with brass swan neck handles and the whole piece stands on shaped bracket feet. It has a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

If you want an early piece of history then we have a George 1st oak antique bureau with a fall front with key and working lock. The antique bureau has a stepped interior with several small oak lined drawers, secret bible well and small central cupboard door. The lower section has two over two graduating oak lined drawers. It stands on shaped bracket feet is a rich, dark oak with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

Or for a very stunning figured wood we have a quality antique Georgian flamed mahogany bureau with a moulded fall front and the interior has several small drawers and pigeonholes. Below it has four graduating cock beaded drawers with oval brass handles. The antique bureau stands on splayed shaped bracket feet and is a warm light golden mahogany colour with a Striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

All these stunning antique bureaus are available on our antiques website with many more quality pieces of antique furniture.

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Antique furniture has become important for interior décor and many people are now turning towards antique oak furniture as it fits into most interiors but it also is durable and can last for hundreds of years. Antique oak furniture is ideal to enhance the charm and beauty of the home as it comes with charm and character that you can only get from years of use.

For example if you look at this Period Antique Oak Coffer, it is an antique English piece from the 17th Century and it still has a working key. It has a moulded panelled lid above a beautifully carved panelled front with a large key and working lock. The antique coffer has panelled sides and back, stands on raised legs and is of a pegged construction. It is a rich dark oak colour with fabulous character and will last for many more years to pass down to future generations.

You can purchase the antique oak furniture from driscolls antiques ltd at our online shop. We are a trustworthy online antique dealer who is LAPADA registered and have been established for over 30 years. We can offer advice through our years of knowledge and experience to find the right piece for you. We offer antique oak furniture from the periods of Georgina, Victorian, and Edwardian and from beautiful antique tables, chairs and bureaux. We also stock many pieces in mahogany and walnut so please see our online antiques website for details.

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If you are looking to add class and style to your home, it is recommended that you purchase quality antique furniture as this can add charm and character which will enhance the overall beauty of your home. One of the best places to shop for antique furniture is on the internet at driscolls antiques ltd online website as all the antiques are displayed and described clearly and we offer a delivery service to your home. We offer fully insured packaged delivery service including assembly services for the larger pieces to ensure hassle free purchase. We only deal in high quality British antique furniture and you will find we are one of the best websites displaying vast qualities of quality antique furniture. Our antiques are cleaned using traditional methods, but ensuring the original condition is preserved and this will ensure they will last hundreds more years of day to day use. We also deliver our antique furniture all around the world using specialist couriers. Among our collection, you will find antique oak furniture, antique mahogany furniture, walnut and many other exotic woods which date back to the Gregorian, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian periods.

We have a great deal of experience in this business so you can be assured you will have a hassle free purchase and you will receive quality original antique furniture for ourselves. Have a look at our large selection of antique tables, wardrobes, chairs and all other antiques that will enhance the look of your home.

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as you can see it is a magnificent antique bookcase and you do not get many of such a large size that come onto the market. please see our antiques website for further details. 

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Usually an antique chest on chest or also known as antique tall boys are very difficult to come across and they do sell very quickly so usually we would only have the one in stock at any one time. For some reason we seem to have put up for sale four that have all come into stock and I thought I would let you know as if you want a good antique chest on chest and also want a selection, now is the time to look at our website. We have a Regency Mahogany Chest on Chest dating from around 1810 with a moulded cornice above two over six graduating oak lined cock beaded drawers with oval brass handles. The antique chest on chest stands on splayed bracket and is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

Or if you are looking for a superb quality example we have a Quality George III Mahogany Antique Chest on Chest / Tallboy with a moulded cornice with dental moulding above a flame mahogany figured frieze and has two over six graduating oak lined cock beaded drawers with oval brass handles. The antique chest on chest stands on shaped bracket feet and has a striking grain and good patina.

If you are limited for room we have a very small Quality Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Antique Chest on Chest with a moulded cornice above a flamed mahogany frieze and has two over six cock beaded graduating oak lined drawers with striking satinwood cross banding and boxwood and ebony string inlay along with oval brass handles.

A more unusual example is our Georgian Antique Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest with a moulded cornice with dentil moulding and three over three graduating mahogany lined, cock beaded drawers with brass handles, key and working lock and the sides are canted with blind fret work carving at the top. The lower section has a deep double drawer over three graduating mahogany lined cock beaded drawers. The deep drawer opens and unfolds to reveal a black leather writing insert, several small mahogany lined drawers, pigeon holes, a central inlaid cupboard door and reeded pull out slides with a locking mechanism. The antique chest on chest stands on shaped bracket feet, has original oak back boards, and is a beautiful piece of antique furniture.

All are currently available to buy on our antique furniture website.

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LAPADA Director John Dixon of Georgian Antiques asks for your help. 

The following snuff mull was stolen from a  private club in Canada a few years ago. John has been asked to see if he can find a similar one to replace it.

Any help you might be able to provide in locating the original snuff mull or finding a similar one for sale, would be very much appreciated.

If anyone can help, please contact LAPADA direct and they can pass any details onto John Dixon.

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The purchasing of antiques furniture can involve lots of research and studying to ensure the piece will be most suitable for your decor and to fit into your lifestyle but one main thing to remember is don’t forget the practicality of the piece.

Don’t just buy a piece of antique furniture because it may look pretty but also buy a piece so it is usable and will function as a practical piece of furniture. It is good to buy antiques as an investment but it should still be used, so it will offer two benefits, a usable piece of furniture and hopefully a very good investment. A good antique chest of drawers can hold many clothes and are built much more sturdy than the modern equivalent. An antique desk can be displayed and enjoyed as working pieces of furniture and are usually just as practical but more characterful to look at.

Selecting antique furniture can be a difficult process but at the end of the day you will own a practical, quality, usable, well built piece of furniture with charm and character and will hopefully increase in value over the years rather than fall to pieces like some modern furniture.

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Today a good antique oak settle would be used in many areas like your hall way or even in a kitchen but originally they were used for seating and were often used in taverns and in country pubs. Very often you can still see these very nice antique settles in pubs today and most will have been there for many years. Driscolls Antiques get very good quality examples of antique oak settles still in very good condition and from early periods such as the Georgian period. As many of these settles are over 200 years old imagine how many people will have sat on these benches and over the years but what is also amazing is how they are still in solid usable condition. They usually have a cushioned seat or slatted oak boards and stand on a cariole leg with a raised back. You can sometimes see examples with curved backs. As these pieces are very early in date they usually have pegged construction and lots of beautiful character from years of use. If you are interested in purchasing a good quality antique settle we have just acquired one from the Georgian Dating from around 1760. It is constructed from oak and is full of character. It is of pegged construction, has a raised back with shaped moulded panels along with shaped arms. It has cabriole front legs and an upholstered squab seat, it would be a stunning piece to add to your antique furniture collection. See our website for more details.

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When you think of a one penny or a one cent you usually think there is not a great deal you can buy with this anymore but recently a one cent American copper coin from 1793 has sold for a $1.38 million at a Florida auction is USA.

The coin was made at the Mint in Philadelphia in 1793, the first year that the US made its own coins.

This is the highest a United States copper coin has ever sold for at auction but is still nowhere near the record among American coins which is the 1933 ‘Double Eagle’ the only legal copy of a coin that never made it into circulation. It sold at a 2002 auction for $7.59 million.

The previous record belonged to an 1804 silver dollar that was bought in 1999 for $4.14 million.

So watch your pennies as they might be worth a lot more than you think! But if you don’t have a very valuable coin and are looking for a good investment for the future, have a look at our quality antique furniture.

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