Early Victorian Mahogany Cabinet Bookcase

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1840, early Victorian mahogany three door cabinet bookcase. The cornice tapers on the top, is flat on the front and then concave beneath with sections of mahogany added to give an unusual and stylish look. Beneath this are three large rectangular glazed doors with curved canted corners on the top. There are two elongated tapering and fluted pilasters on either side of the centre door with a carved finial top and a faceted base. Beneath the base is a moulding which follows the form of the columns and this runs around all three doors. Inside are four adjustable shelves in each section. The base of the bookcase has three cupboard doors with lovely flame mahogany panels. Between the doors are carved roundels and unusual beading in the centre. Inside is single shelf which is adjustable. All standing on an enclosed plinth. The bookcase breaks down into several pieces for ease of movement. Excellent condition with working locks.

Size approximately 234cm high x 184cm wide x 53cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA318839

Dealers Internal Reference

20880

Description

Circa 1840, early Victorian mahogany three door cabinet bookcase.

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The cornice tapers on the top, is flat on the front and then concave beneath with sections of mahogany added to give an unusual and stylish look.

Georgian Antiques

Beneath this are three large rectangular glazed doors with curved canted corners on the top. There are two elongated tapering and fluted pilasters on either side of the centre door with a carved finial top and a faceted base. Beneath the base is a moulding which follows the form of the columns and this runs around all three doors. Inside are four adjustable shelves in each section. The base of the bookcase has three cupboard doors with lovely flame mahogany panels. Between the doors are carved roundels and unusual beading in the centre. Inside is single shelf which is adjustable. All standing on an enclosed plinth. The bookcase breaks down into several pieces for ease of movement. Excellent condition with working locks.

Size approximately 234cm high x 184cm wide x 53cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA318839

Dealers Internal Ref

20880

About the Dealer

Georgian Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010