Scottish George IV Mahogany 4 Door Cabinet Bookcase

18th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1825, good Scottish George IV mahogany 4 door breakfront cabinet bookcase. The classical top has concave and convex mouldings over a fine beading and flame mahogany frieze. Beneath this are 4 glazed doors with their original glass and geometric astragal glazing. Inside are 4 adjustable shelves with rounded and polished mahogany facings in each section. At the wings of the outer doors are 2 full length fluted and tapering columns in full relief, embedded into the sides. At the base is a small flat section with a veneered fore edge, and two columns similar to the top. There are 4 doors with fielded panels and a triple reeded beading with an invert on each of the corners. The veneers are very stylish; almost plum pudding mahogany. Inside on the right are 3 drawers with original handles. On the left hand side and in the centre cupboard is a removable shelf. The whole piece stands on an enclosed plinth. Good example of a Scottish bookcase of its period.

Physical Dimensions

Height

257cm (101.18")

Width

285cm (112.20")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA404265

Description

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At the wings of the outer doors are 2 full length fluted and tapering columns in full relief, embedded into the sides.

Georgian Antiques

At the base is a small flat section with a veneered fore edge, and two columns similar to the top. There are 4 doors with fielded panels and a triple reeded beading with an invert on each of the corners. The veneers are very stylish; almost plum pudding mahogany. Inside on the right are 3 drawers with original handles. On the left hand side and in the centre cupboard is a removable shelf. The whole piece stands on an enclosed plinth. Good example of a Scottish bookcase of its period.