John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
The cornice has a pierced and carved crown with gilded decoration. The door mouldings, stiles, corbel carvings, drawer and plinth all with original subtle gilding. Locks by "Hobbs + Co" with original key. This fine Victorian bookcase bears the brass plaque of the maker " Hewetson & Milner, The Exchange, 211, 212 Tottenham Court Road" London.
In superb original condition with 2 slight speckled spots on right hand door mirror (visible on photos).
Sizes Max height inc. crest 111.5" ... 283cm
Max width inc. cornice 56" ... 142cm
Base depth 20" ... 51cm
Base height 36" ... 92cm
Top height inc. cornice 75.5" ... 192cm
Height of crest 7.25" ... 8.5cm
The top will accommodate books up to 10.5" ... 26.5cm deep
The base will accommodate books up to 16.75" ... 42.5cm deep
The top has 4 adjustable shelves and offers a book run of 20'6"..6.10m.
The base with 1 adjustable shelf offers a book run of 8'5" .. 2.57m
If you are interested in this bookcase and it is slightly too tall, the cresting crown is easily unscrewed to reduce the maximum height to 104.25" ...265cm.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Superb Walnut and Gilded Bookcase
