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Victorian Breakfront Bookcase
John Howkins Antiques
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Victorian Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
Description

A superb Victorian burr walnut breakfront library bookcase. The upper section with 4 arched glazed doors with single glazing bars, enclosing 5 adjustable shelves with burr walnut facias. The lower section with a wonderfully carved egg and dart edging and 4 arched panelled doors with 2 adjustable shelves in each section.

Condition - This bookcase is in excellent original condition, with a wonderful mellow patina. The choice and matching of the burr walnut veneers on this bookcase is second to none. Original finish, fully cleaned and waxed, with keys. 21 interior shelves of which 9 have been added at a later date to accommodate more books.

Max width - 98.5" - 250cm

Max height - 101.75" - 259cm

Max depth - 23.5" - 59.5cm

Top middle section takes books up to 13.25" - 33.5cm deep.

Top end section takes books up to 9.75" - 25cm deep.

This bookcase offers a total book run 0f 65'6" - 20m

More photos available on request.

Free delivery to England and Wales. Scotland please ask for a quote.

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA163972
Dealers Internal Reference
9499
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Description
A superb Victorian burr walnut breakfront library bookcase.
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The upper section with 4 arched glazed doors with single glazing bars, enclosing 5 adjustable shelves with burr walnut facias.
John Howkins Antiques

The lower section with a wonderfully carved egg and dart edging and 4 arched panelled doors with 2 adjustable shelves in each section.

fig 1. Victorian Breakfront Bookcase
fig 1. Victorian Breakfront Bookcase

Condition - This bookcase is in excellent original condition, with a wonderful mellow patina. The choice and matching of the burr walnut veneers on this bookcase is second to none. Original finish, fully cleaned and waxed, with keys. 21 interior shelves of which 9 have been added at a later date to accommodate more books.

fig 2. Victorian Breakfront Bookcase
fig 2. Victorian Breakfront Bookcase

Max width - 98.5" - 250cm

Max height - 101.75" - 259cm

Max depth - 23.5" - 59.5cm

Top middle section takes books up to 13.25" - 33.5cm deep.

Top end section takes books up to 9.75" - 25cm deep.

This bookcase offers a total book run 0f 65'6" - 20m

More photos available on request.

Free delivery to England and Wales. Scotland please ask for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA163972
Dealers Internal Ref
9499
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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