William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Slope

A super quality William IV Cuban mahogany two door bookcase / cabinet dating to c.1830. With a stepped moulded cornice above two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a moulded top above a long drawer with a cleverly concealed writing slope and a pair of moulded panelled cupboard doors below, all raised on a plinth base. Featuring decorative carved scrolling corbels and unusual self locking mechanism for the left doors.

In good condition, of elegant proportions and with a beautiful deep colour and striking figuring, this bookcase has the signs of quality of a maker such as Gillows of Lancaster.

Overall dimensions (approximately)

Width - 51.25in (130cm)

Depth - 22.25in (56.5cm)

Height - 94.5in (240cm)

Dismantles into three sections for moving (cornice, upper section, base section)

Internal dimensions

Writing slope - 19.625in wide x 12.25in deep (50cm x 31cm)

Top shelves - 44.5in wide x 10in deep (103cm x 25.5cm)

Ref: 0716

Delivery:

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations, please contact us for a price.

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.