An oak bureau by Shapland & Petter of Barnstaple.

The inlaid scenic fall front having copper hinges and compartments behind, cornice with pigeon holes above, raised on the signature square tapering legs with platform foot.

Excellent original condition.

Circa 1905. 

H:158.5 W:97 D:43.5 CM

H:62.5 W:38.1 W:17 INCHES

A version of this cabinet is featured on the front cover of the  ‘Shapland & Petter Ltd of Barnstable’ book by Daryl Bennett. Also shown on page 13 fig. 2.1 Marquetry scene on the fall front shown on page 111 fig.