Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
• Item: Two Door Bookcase
• Period: William IV
• Circa: 1835
• Provenance: England, United Kingdom
• Wood: Figured Mahogany
• Foliate scrolling pediment (relief cared with gilded cockerel)
• Original glass & brass beading
• Original working brass door latches
• Original working brass lever door locks (with keys)
• 3 height adjustable / removable shelves
• Two door short cupboard below (with shelf)
• Moulded door panels to base
• Shaped pilasters to base
• Working brass lever door lock to base with key
• Original moulded plinth
• Original panelled backboards
• Fantastic original polish and patination
• Stunning quality
• Dismantles into 2 sections for easy access
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique Victorian William IV figured mahogany two door glazed bookcase, circa 1835, in excellent original condition. This bookcase comprises a detachable foliate scrolling pediment with relief carvings and gilded cockerel, above two large glazed doors, which retain the original mahogany beading and glass panels. The right-hand door retains the original brass strip and working brass lever lock with key. The top section incorporates three adjustable height shelves, which can also be removed if necessary. The top section sits on a short cupboard base, with two lovely figured mahogany panel doors, incorporating the original brass working lever lock with key. The interior retains the original shelf. The door panels are flanked with pretty pilasters and stands on its original block plinth. The back of the bookcase retains its original boards. The bookcase dismantles into three sections (pediment, glazed top and base) for easy transport and access into the house.
Condition Report:
This bookcase is of fine quality and is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The glazed cabinet doors boast the original glass, which is in excellent condition. All doors, to both base and top, retain their original working latches and locks with working keys. As the bookcase boasts the original French polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination. The item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height with cornice = 228cm or 89¾” or 7ft 5¾”
Top Height (with cornice) = 155.9cm or 61?” or 5ft 1?”
Base Height = 72.1cm or 28?” or 2ft 4?”
External Width (base) = 123.6cm or 48?” or 4ft ?”
External Depth (base) = 41.6cm or 16?” or 1ft 4?”
Top shelf depth (cabinet) = 24.8cm or 9¾”
Bottom shelf depth (base) = 31.5cm or 12?” or 1ft ?”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
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:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique English William IV Figured Mahogany Two Door Glazed Library Office Bookcase Cupboard (Circa 1835)
