Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Summary:
• Item: Bookcase
• Style: Georgian
• Circa: 1900
• Provenance: England, UK
• Cabinetmaker: S&H Jewell of London
• Wood: Flame Mahogany
• Carved nulled moulded cornice
• Astragal beaded glazed cabinet doors
• Original working brass door latches
• Original working brass lever door locks (with keys)
• Triple section top compartment
• 9 height adjustable / removable shelves
• 3 fully functional drawers
• Two-tier, triple compartment base cabinet
• Fielded door panels to base
• Original moulded plinth
• Original panelled backboards
• Fantastic colour and patination
• Exhibition quality
• Superb construction quality
• Dismantles into 3 components for easy transportation
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
The top of the cabinet boasts a shaped cornice with nulled carvings. Below is a glazed shelved cabinet. The glazed doors boast decorative astragal beading, with all doors retaining the original brass drop handle latches, with the original working locks (with key). The inside of the cabinet is divided into three shelved sections, with a total of nine height adjustable / removable shelves. The cabinet rests on a cupboard base. The top of the base features three fully working mahogany lined drawers, which have brass swan neck handles on round escutcheons. There is a plaque affixed to the inside of the central drawer, which reads “S&H Jewell Est. 1830. 26 Parker Street, London W.C.2”. The drawers also boast hand dovetailing and quarter beading (a sign of quality). Below is a triple compartment cupboard with three fielded panel doors. All three doors retain their original brass drop handle latches and original working locks. Each compartment within the cupboard section is divided into 2 tiers. The bookcase retains the original key, which operates all doors. You can tell that the bookcase has been constructed to the highest standard; when you open and close the glass doors, the joints between the doors and carcass are of the smallest tolerances. The base rests on its original moulded plinth. The bookcase dismantles into three sections – cornice, glazed cabinet and cupboard base – for ease of transportation and access.
Condition Report:
This bookcase is of exhibition quality in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The cabinet doors feature the original glass (which is not damaged). All three glazed doors retain their original working latches and locks; there is a working key. Likewise, the cupboard base retains its original brass locks and latches to all doors. As the bookcase boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination. The item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 233.4cm or 91?” or 7ft 7?”
External Width (cornice) = 185.8cm or 73?” or 6ft 1?”
External Depth (base) = 53cm or 20?” or 1ft 8?”
Free UK Delivery*:
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Antique English Georgian Style Flame Mahogany Glazed Library Office Bookcase Cupboard by S&h Jewell of London (Circa 1900)
