A Georgian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

18th century

Sold by Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Description

A late 18th century inlaid floor standing library bookcase. Shell and quarter fan inlays to the corners of the top and sides. Boxwood and ebony, triple strung glazing bars, with lovely old glass. Cuban mahogany the whole is raised on original, inlaid square block feet. The backboards have recently been recovered in hand marbled paper and the two shelves recovered in linen. Condition is very good with no obvious faults. Construction solid, timber is a good colour which has clearly been cared for. One or two panes of glass have been replaced using antique glass.

Quite rare to find an original floor standing, fully glazed bookcase. C1780

Physical Dimensions

Height

154cm (60.63")

Width

121cm (47.64")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA785353

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Description

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The backboards have recently been recovered in hand marbled paper and the two shelves recovered in linen.

Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Condition is very good with no obvious faults. Construction solid, timber is a good colour which has clearly been cared for. One or two panes of glass have been replaced using antique glass.

Quite rare to find an original floor standing, fully glazed bookcase. C1780