William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

An impressive flame mahogany William IV four door library bookcase with fantastic original rich colour and striking grain, it featured lotus bud carvings to the top of tapering flat pilasters to the top and base. With a square cornered moulded stepped breakfront cornice above four open shelved sections, the stepped out base with four fielded slightly Gothic arched panel doors opening to reveal shelved cupboards. All raised on a moulded plinth base. Shelves to upper and base all adjustable in height and able to store a large run of books up to 21.13m / 69ft 3in long.

Super quality & choice of timber suggesting a top cabinetmaker such as Gillows of Lancaster or Trotter of Edinburgh, in good condition with marks consistent with age and use including dark marks to the top surface and a chip to the top edge of the right cornice which has been filled. Some shelf supports have been replaced and the skirting board gap at the back of the base has been closed by the addition of matching timber & mouldings to each side, these can easily be removed if required. Comes with keys for the locks,

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width - 10ft 3 1/4in / 123 1/4in (313cm)

Depth - 20in (50.7cm)

Height - 8ft 7 1/4in / 103 1/4in (262.2cm)

The internal/shelf sizes are:

Upper sides - 67cm wide x 23.3cm deep

Upper centre - 73cm wide x 28cm deep

Base sides - 67.5cm wide x 28.5cm deep

Base centre - 148.5cm wide x 36cm deep

This bookcase can be split into up to 8 sections for moving, and these should be screwed together on assembly.

Ref: 0706

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.