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Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency
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Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency

19th century
Description

This is an antique display bookcase. An English, walnut, boxwood inlay and ormolu dressed Empire cabinet, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Attractive example of Regency period library furniture

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut stock show fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Presenting a quality wax polish finish and boxwood inlays

Distinctive sarcophagus shaped top with band of ormolu detail above the apron

Striking oval glazed doors dressed with ormolu trim to window frames and door edge

Two shaped lock escutcheons with foliate engravings over inset locks – key absent

The interior arranged as a pair of shelves of generous size for a collection of treasured books

Offers shelf heights of 37cm, 23cm and 25.5cm respectively

Each shelf with a width of 107cm and depth of 23.5cm (42.25" and 9.25")

Ormolu mounts frame the pair of cabinet doors in the manner of foliate rosettes

Standing upon a tiered plinth base with shaped apron to front

This is an appealing antique display bookcase, with wonderfully glazed doors and superb figuring to the select walnut. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home library.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 116cm (45.75'')

Max Depth: 32.5cm (12.75'')

Max Height: 106cm (41.75'')

Top Shelf Height: 37cm (14.5'')

Middle Shelf Height: 23cm (9'')

Bottom Shelf Height: 25.5cm (10'')

Shelf Width: 107cm (42.25'')

Shelf Depth: 23.5cm (9.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7197

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA801322
Dealers Internal Reference
18.7197
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is an antique display bookcase.
An English, walnut, boxwood inlay and ormolu dressed Empire cabinet, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
London Fine Antiques

Attractive example of Regency period library furniture

fig 1. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency
fig 1. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut stock show fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Presenting a quality wax polish finish and boxwood inlays

Distinctive sarcophagus shaped top with band of ormolu detail above the apron

fig 2. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency
fig 2. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency

Striking oval glazed doors dressed with ormolu trim to window frames and door edge

Two shaped lock escutcheons with foliate engravings over inset locks – key absent

The interior arranged as a pair of shelves of generous size for a collection of treasured books

fig 3. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency
fig 3. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency

Offers shelf heights of 37cm, 23cm and 25.5cm respectively

Each shelf with a width of 107cm and depth of 23.5cm (42.25" and 9.25")

Ormolu mounts frame the pair of cabinet doors in the manner of foliate rosettes

fig 4. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency
fig 4. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency

Standing upon a tiered plinth base with shaped apron to front

This is an appealing antique display bookcase, with wonderfully glazed doors and superb figuring to the select walnut. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home library.

fig 5. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency
fig 5. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency

Dimensions:

Max Width: 116cm (45.75'')

Max Depth: 32.5cm (12.75'')

Max Height: 106cm (41.75'')

Top Shelf Height: 37cm (14.5'')

Middle Shelf Height: 23cm (9'')

Bottom Shelf Height: 25.5cm (10'')

Shelf Width: 107cm (42.25'')

fig 6. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency
fig 6. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency

Shelf Depth: 23.5cm (9.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 7. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency
fig 7. Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7197

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA801322
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7197
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Empire, Cabinet, Regency
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