Whytock & Reid Glazed Bookcase

1900 - 1920

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1900, exhibition quality freestanding glazed bookcase by Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh. The bookcase has a rectangular mahogany top which is rounded at the front and crossbanded. Beneath the top is an ogee moulding and there are three shaped drawers which are veneered at 45 degrees almost in the form of parquetry. Each of the drawers have a small stylish bronze handle and the locks are all by Langebear & Co of Birmingham, with the original key is present. Beneath this are four glazed doors with crossbanded frames and again with the original locks and keys. The doors are in pairs and inside each are 3 solid mahogany adjustable shelves. The sides of the bookcase are shaped at the top and crossbanded and have a parquetry panel down the centre similar to the drawer fronts. The fore edge is chamfered and has horizontal crossbanding. Beneath the doors is a curved apron with a dip in the centre front and all stands on four typical Whytock & Reid/Lorimer cabriole feet. Good colour and condition.

Size 115cm high x 146cm wide x 29cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA354486

Dealers Internal Reference

21841

Description

Circa 1900, exhibition quality freestanding glazed bookcase by Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh. The bookcase has a rectangular mahogany top which is rounded at the front and crossbanded.

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Beneath the top is an ogee moulding and there are three shaped drawers which are veneered at 45 degrees almost in the form of parquetry.

Georgian Antiques

Each of the drawers have a small stylish bronze handle and the locks are all by Langebear & Co of Birmingham, with the original key is present. Beneath this are four glazed doors with crossbanded frames and again with the original locks and keys. The doors are in pairs and inside each are 3 solid mahogany adjustable shelves. The sides of the bookcase are shaped at the top and crossbanded and have a parquetry panel down the centre similar to the drawer fronts. The fore edge is chamfered and has horizontal crossbanding. Beneath the doors is a curved apron with a dip in the centre front and all stands on four typical Whytock & Reid/Lorimer cabriole feet. Good colour and condition.

Size 115cm high x 146cm wide x 29cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA354486

Dealers Internal Ref

21841

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Georgian Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010