Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
This Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase was made circa 1910.
The top section has 4 astragal glazed doors that open to allow access to the adjustable shelves inside.
The doors have fine brass stays so that the doors cannot swing out too far.
The base section with the finely carved edge stands on short claw and ball cabriole legs. It has 4 panel doors, the panels with book matched mahogany to make an interesting design.
The door frames having applied roundels and a deep moulding to the edge of the panels.
These doors open to reveal the shelves in the interior.
Waring and Gillow were formed in 1897, when Warings of Liverpool joined with Gillow of Lancaster. Both companies were famous for making the finest quality of furniture to be sold to the wealthy industrialist and entrepreneurs of the time. Gillow had been synonymous for their exquisite quality items and are still very sought after today.
254cms wide 100ins
221cms high 87ins
47cms deep 18 1/2ins
All measurements are as accurate as possible.
Delivery
UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.
On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with
This Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Guarantee
This Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.
PRICE MATCHING
Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.
When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Hingstons Distance selling policy.
Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.
Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.
Items remain on sale until payment is received.
Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase
