A fine early Victorian honey oak pedestal bookcase of architectural form, the rectangular top with carved moulded edge over carved corbels at each corner and a frieze drawer with bas-relief scrolling foliage around a lion’s mask holding an iron handle in his mouth, over a hinged glazed door with rounded corners and egg and dart carved border and with corinthian columns to each side, on a plinth base, fitted with one shelf, English circa 1845.
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Condition: Overall very good, the bookcase is in very good condition with no obvious marks or damage, the drawer slides well and the door closes correctly, and is supplied with a key.
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Overall the piece has a pleasing warm colour and a strong appearance, especially given its size.