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Geo III Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood & Kingwood Breakfront Bookcase
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Geo III Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood & Kingwood Breakfront Bookcase

18th century
Description

A superb George III Period Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood and Kingwood Library Breakfront Bookcase attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the inlaid, cavetto cornice above four inlaid 6-pane rectangular glazed doors with adjustable shelves behind, the lower section with inlaid pull out book slides at the waist above four doors inlaid with flame figured mahogany oval reserves enclosed by satinwood spandrels and kingwood and satinwood crossbandings, the whole raised on a moulded plinth base and with ebony and boxwood stringing throughout.

Every part of this wonderful example is constructed and finished to the highest of standards. There are refinements in the details that make this one of the finest pieces we have had the honour to handle in almost 60 years. For ease of transportation this bookcase was made in 11 sections.

Ca. 1780

Height: 260cm

Width: 278.5cm

Depth: 55cm extending to 84cm with central brushing slide open.

Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
278.5cm (109.65")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA562647
Dealers Internal Reference
399D
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Description
A superb George III Period Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood and Kingwood Library Breakfront Bookcase attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the inlaid, cavetto cornice above four inlaid 6-pane rectangular glazed doors with adjustable shelves behind, the lower section with inlaid pull out book slides at the waist above four doors inlaid with flame figured mahogany oval reserves enclosed by satinwood spandrels and kingwood and satinwood crossbandings, the whole raised on a moulded plinth base and with ebony and boxwood stringing throughout.

Every part of this wonderful example is constructed and finished to the highest of standards.

“
There are refinements in the details that make this one of the finest pieces we have had the honour to handle in almost 60 years.
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

For ease of transportation this bookcase was made in 11 sections.

Ca. 1780

Height: 260cm

Width: 278.5cm

Depth: 55cm extending to 84cm with central brushing slide open.

Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
278.5cm (109.65")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA562647
Dealers Internal Ref
399D
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
Location
86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wrharvey
Verified Since Sep 2016
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Geo III Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood & Kingwood Breakfront Bookcase
Geo III Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood & Kingwood Breakfront Bookcase
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