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George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Attributed to Gillows, with Provenance
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Attributed to Gillows, with Provenance

18th century
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An exceptional George III mahogany breakfront bookcase, attributed to Gillows and of impressive scale with pleasing, low waisted, proportions. The architectural triangular pediment having a bold cavetto shaped moulding centred with a carved foliate paterae, above the moulded and stepped cornice with the four protruding corners having carved flower heads below. The three pairs of astragal glazed doors flanked by reeded pilasters; the interior with adjustable shelves. The desireable low waisted breakfront base having a vertically veneered recessed moulding being a typical Gillows feature. The well figured mahogany panelled doors flanked by reeded pilasters, echoing the top. The central pair of doors revealing three mahogany drawers with cockbeaded edges and retaining their original gilt brass drop handles with an adjustable shelf below. The side cupboards having two drawers to either side, again with a shelf below. All of the doors having their original working locks with unusual pattern escucheons. Raised on a plinth base having the very unusual feature of a large pullout secret drawer to the centre section. The triangular pediment is removable giving the bookcase a more restrained look and reducing the height.

Provenance Heveningham Hall, Suffolk. Heveningham Hall is a Grade I listed manor house in Heveningham, Suffolk. The first house on the site was built for William Heveningham in 1658. The present house, dating from 1778–1780, was designed by Sir Robert Taylor for Sir Gerald Vanneck, 2nd Baronet with interiors by James Wyatt.

English circa 1790

Very good original condition with a good colour and original finish.

Dimensions (ins) 139 wide x 17.5 deep x 111 high; 102.5 without pediment; waist height 36

Physical Dimensions
Height
282cm (111.02")
Width
353cm (138.98")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA769876
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R0987
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Description
An exceptional George III mahogany breakfront bookcase, attributed to Gillows and of impressive scale with pleasing, low waisted, proportions. The architectural triangular pediment having a bold cavetto shaped moulding centred with a carved foliate paterae, above the moulded and stepped cornice with the four protruding corners having carved flower heads below.
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The three pairs of astragal glazed doors flanked by reeded pilasters; the interior with adjustable shelves.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

The desireable low waisted breakfront base having a vertically veneered recessed moulding being a typical Gillows feature. The well figured mahogany panelled doors flanked by reeded pilasters, echoing the top. The central pair of doors revealing three mahogany drawers with cockbeaded edges and retaining their original gilt brass drop handles with an adjustable shelf below. The side cupboards having two drawers to either side, again with a shelf below. All of the doors having their original working locks with unusual pattern escucheons. Raised on a plinth base having the very unusual feature of a large pullout secret drawer to the centre section. The triangular pediment is removable giving the bookcase a more restrained look and reducing the height.

fig 1. A large George III mahogany breakfront bookcase with a central pediment, glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, and flame mahogany cupboard doors below.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Attributed to Gillows, with Provenance

Provenance Heveningham Hall, Suffolk. Heveningham Hall is a Grade I listed manor house in Heveningham, Suffolk. The first house on the site was built for William Heveningham in 1658. The present house, dating from 1778–1780, was designed by Sir Robert Taylor for Sir Gerald Vanneck, 2nd Baronet with interiors by James Wyatt.

English circa 1790

Very good original condition with a good colour and original finish.

Dimensions (ins) 139 wide x 17.5 deep x 111 high; 102.5 without pediment; waist height 36

Height
282cm (111.02")
Width
353cm (138.98")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA769876
Dealers Internal Ref
R0987
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A large George III mahogany breakfront bookcase with a central pediment, glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, and flame mahogany cupboard doors below.
George III mahogany breakfront bookcase, attributed to Gillows, with provenance
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A George III breakfront bookcase is an eighteenth-century English storage cabinet characterised by a prominent central section that projects forward from two side wings. Typically crafted from mahogany, these pieces feature glazed upper doors for display and solid panelled lower cupboards for concealed storage.

Georgian breakfront bookcases were primarily constructed using dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, often accented with flame mahogany veneers on the lower cupboard doors. Internal elements frequently utilised secondary woods such as oak or pine for drawer linings and backboards, alongside hand-blown glass panes.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary timbers, and subtle irregularities in the hand-blown glass panes. Look for original astragal glazing bars, hand-forged iron or brass hardware, and natural timber oxidisation on the unpolished rear panels.

A breakfront bookcase serves as a primary architectural anchor when positioned along a main wall in a library, formal dining room, or wide hallway. Balance the visual weight of the dark timber by styling the glazed shelves with a mixture of leather-bound books, neutral ceramics, and framed art pieces.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent cracking and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the original patination.
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