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Fine Quality Late C19th/early C20th Mahogany Bookcase In The Sheraton Revival Style.

£1,650    $2,142    €1,969
Fine quality late C19th/early C20th mahogany bookcase in the Sheraton revival style.
 
Oval panelled 2-door base cupboard with ''lancet'' pattern bar-glazed 2-door bookcase cabinet top . Cross-banded throughout with satinwood banding and inlaid with box-wood stringing. The cornice with carved ''tear-drop'' detail and moulded profile pediment.
 
The 2-door cupboard base having oval panels with broad satinwood cross-banded surrounds .
 
The cabinet top with finely-moulded glazing bars enclosing 3 height adjustable shelves with moulded front edges , together with ''ladder-racking'' sides , the base fitted with a single adjustable shelf.
 
The base section fitted with 2 oak-lined short drawers with ovoid inlay to the frieze each fitted with a period-style ''rococo'' design brass handle . The doors all fitted with their original brass escutcheons , interior door bolts and locks, and supplied with a working key .
 
Raised on a plinth base.
 
The reverse with fielded panel back-boards.
 
The cabinet doors fitted with hand-blown glass of C18th style with good ''movement'' and colour .
 
Well-selected grade of timber which has impressive depth and figuring , the top of the base featuring a ''fiddle-back'' cut of mahogany .
 
The whole constructed in the traditional method and style in two sections for ease of movement and transportation.
 
In the Edwardian period revival manner of the eminent late C18th cabinet-maker and designer Thomas Sheraton , renowned for his sophisticated and elegant style.
 
In excellent original condition with a good rich colour and patina.
 
A neatly-scaled and elegant Georgian period style bookcase of practical proportions and fine craftsmanship . Though unsigned , the bookcase bears the hallmark quality of a top London manufacturer such as Edwards & Roberts.
 
H 81''
 
W 34.5''
 
D 16''
 
England c. 1900
 
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing...
Antique #SA645092, shown on this page, originates from the edwardian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
Edwardian
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M Lees and Sons
M.Lees & Sons , 'Tower House' , Severn St., Worcester WR12NB Tel . 07860826218
M Lees and Sons is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA CINOA
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
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