Circa 1870. A large mid-Victorian oak open bookcase, with a moulded cornice with dentil detail and frieze with scratch carving, each section has 5 adjustable shelves with stylish facings, the breakfront base with two cupboards, inside a single shelf, flanked by a pair of open sections with a single shelf. The extraordinarily large, clean bookcase breaks into about 7 sections. Approximately 22m of linear book space.
Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
300cm (118.11")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1184399
Dealers Internal Reference
34871
Description
Circa 1870. A large mid-Victorian oak open bookcase, with a moulded cornice with dentil detail and frieze with scratch carving, each section has 5 adjustable shelves with stylish facings, the breakfront base with two cupboards, inside a single shelf, flanked by a pair of open sections with a single shelf. The extraordinarily large, clean bookcase breaks into about 7 sections. Approximately 22m of linear book space.
Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
300cm (118.11")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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