Continental Carved Oak Cabinet Bookcase

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1870, Continental (probably French) carved oak cabinet bookcase, the top section with a stylish carved cushioned cornice with carved lion masks at the front with iron rings in their mouths. Beneath this is a single glazed door with elaborate carving and unusual wavy frame around the glass. There are carved pilasters on both sides with mythical figures and cherub faces. Below this is an upright section supported by two turned and fluted urns, and a carved section at the back. The base section has a single drawer at the front with a mythical face as the handle pull and lion mask handles either side, and again pilasters with carved faces beneath. In the centre is a door with fielded panels and a carved face in the centre, which opens to reveal a single adjustable shelf. There is a carved apron with an elaborate plinth, and fielded panels on the sides. All standing on squat feet. Excellent colour and in good condition.

Size 233cm high x 92cm wide x 52cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA303684

Description

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Below this is an upright section supported by two turned and fluted urns, and a carved section at the back.

Georgian Antiques

The base section has a single drawer at the front with a mythical face as the handle pull and lion mask handles either side, and again pilasters with carved faces beneath. In the centre is a door with fielded panels and a carved face in the centre, which opens to reveal a single adjustable shelf. There is a carved apron with an elaborate plinth, and fielded panels on the sides. All standing on squat feet. Excellent colour and in good condition.

Size 233cm high x 92cm wide x 52cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA303684

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