Fine Quality Gillows of Lancaster Breakfront Bookcase

Name: Fine Quality Gillows of Lancaster Breakfront Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA730267
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by John Howkins Antiques

Description

A superb Gillows of Lancaster mahogany breakfront bookcase, stamped L66990. The wonderful dentil cornice having an arched centre with top quality applied carving to the frieze. The 4 astragal glazed doors open to reveal 3 solid mahogany adjustable shelves to each section with Gillows working locks and key. The base section having a wide centre drawer flanked by 2 smaller drawers each with conforming carved detail and quality cast brass handles. The lower panelled doors with cross banded frames and applied mouldings with the whole raised on a gadrooned base with ogee bracket feet. This stunning bookcase is mahogany lined throughout, is in wonderful original condition and can transport in 6 pieces. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £125. Dimensions:- Max.Height…86.5’’/ 220cm. Width…90.5’’/ 230cm. Max.Depth…17.5’’/44.5cm. Base Height…36’’/ 91.5cm. TopHeight…50.5’’/ 128.5cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

220cm (86.61")

Width

230cm (90.55")

Depth

44.5cm (17.52")

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA730267

Dealers Internal Reference

23264

Dealers Notes

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Description

A superb Gillows of Lancaster mahogany breakfront bookcase, stamped L66990. The wonderful dentil cornice having an arched centre with top quality applied carving to the frieze.

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The 4 astragal glazed doors open to reveal 3 solid mahogany adjustable shelves to each section with Gillows working locks and key.

John Howkins Antiques

The base section having a wide centre drawer flanked by 2 smaller drawers each with conforming carved detail and quality cast brass handles. The lower panelled doors with cross banded frames and applied mouldings with the whole raised on a gadrooned base with ogee bracket feet. This stunning bookcase is mahogany lined throughout, is in wonderful original condition and can transport in 6 pieces. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £125. Dimensions:- Max.Height…86.5’’/ 220cm. Width…90.5’’/ 230cm. Max.Depth…17.5’’/44.5cm. Base Height…36’’/ 91.5cm. TopHeight…50.5’’/ 128.5cm.