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Striking Waring & Gillows Bookcase
Cheeky Highlander
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Striking Waring & Gillows Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Striking Waring & Gillows bookcase with all the important markings for provenance. In great condition and complete with key.Waring & Gillow (also written as Waring and Gillow) was a noted firm of English furniture manufacturers and antique dealers formed in 1897 by the merger of Gillows of Lancaster and London and Waring of Liverpool.

A great quality set of oak open book shelves with fully adjustable shelves in increments of 3/4". The whole constructed with the best selected timber as you would expect from Gillows.

This piece of furniture is much better quality than your average bookcase and has been wax polished ready to grace your home. The shelves measure over 1" ( 25mm) thick and are particularly robust with a 1.5" (38mm) thick top so they won't bend with the weight of books.

Dimensions are

225 cm width

200 cm height

40 cm depth

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
225cm (88.58")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Cheeky Highlander has dated this Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Cabinet to the 1900s.

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SA988382
Description
* Price includes FREE UK Mainland Delivery

Striking Waring & Gillows bookcase with all the important markings for provenance. In great condition and complete with key.Waring & Gillow (also written as Waring and Gillow) was a noted firm of English furniture manufacturers and antique dealers formed in 1897 by the merger of Gillows of Lancaster and London and Waring of Liverpool.

fig 1. A large dark brown mahogany bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors with geometric glazing bars above three lower panelled cupboard doors.
fig 1. Striking Waring & Gillows Bookcase

A great quality set of oak open book shelves with fully adjustable shelves in increments of 3/4". The whole constructed with the best selected timber as you would expect from Gillows.

“
This piece of furniture is much better quality than your average bookcase and has been wax polished ready to grace your home.
Cheeky Highlander

The shelves measure over 1" ( 25mm) thick and are particularly robust with a 1.5" (38mm) thick top so they won't bend with the weight of books.

Dimensions are

225 cm width

200 cm height

40 cm depth

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
225cm (88.58")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Cheeky Highlander has dated this Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA988382
Cheeky Highlander
Cheeky Highlander
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cheeky Highlander Profile Page

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Archive I A large dark brown mahogany bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors with geometric glazing bars above three lower panelled cupboard doors.

Striking Waring & Gillows bookcase

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A large dark brown mahogany bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors with geometric glazing bars above three lower panelled cupboard doors.
Striking Waring & Gillows bookcase
Ref: SA988382
A large dark brown mahogany bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors with geometric glazing bars above three lower panelled cupboard doors.
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A glazed mahogany bookcase is a tall storage cabinet crafted from mahogany wood, featuring glass-fronted upper doors to display books or objects while protecting them from dust, often combined with solid lower cupboards.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut float glass panes, brass door furniture, and interior timber shelving.

Authentic pieces by Waring & Gillows frequently feature a stamped makers mark or metal badge on the upper edge of a door or drawer, alongside precision dovetail joinery and high-quality timber selection.

A substantial mahogany bookcase can serve as a focal point in a neutral room, housing curated collections of ceramics, art, and modern books to create visual contrast against contemporary decor.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiator heat sources.
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