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19th Century French Kingwood Bookcase
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19th Century French Kingwood Bookcase

19th century
Sold 15 January 2025 · Adam Antiques
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A 19th Century French Kingwood Bookcase, the two grilled doors above two drawers, mounted in ormolu and with a rouge marble top

Circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Adam Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1008751
Dealers Internal Reference
A1065
Description
A 19th Century French Kingwood Bookcase, the two grilled doors above two drawers, mounted in ormolu and with a rouge marble top

Circa 1880.

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Adam Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1008751
Dealers Internal Ref
A1065
Adam Antiques
Adam Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023

Specialists in 18th & 19th century furniture

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Archive I A nineteenth-century French kingwood bookcase with wire-mesh doors, two small drawers below, and brass mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century French Kingwood Bookcase

Archive II A nineteenth-century French kingwood bookcase with wire-mesh doors, two small drawers below, and brass mounts. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French kingwood bookcase with wire-mesh doors, two small drawers below, and brass mounts. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French kingwood bookcase with wire-mesh doors, two small drawers below, and brass mounts. View IV
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Adam Antiques

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Telephone 01825 722929 or 07771 877096
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East Sussex
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century French kingwood bookcase with wire-mesh doors, two small drawers below, and brass mounts.
19th Century French Kingwood Bookcase
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A nineteenth-century French kingwood bookcase with wire-mesh doors, two small drawers below, and brass mounts.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Marble
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsWire-mesh panel doors, Ormolu mounts, Parquetry veneer, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 119 cm (47 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

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Nineteenth-century French cabinetry is characterised by refined proportions, sophisticated veneer work such as kingwood and tulipwood, and often incorporates classical bronze or gilt-metal mounts.

These pieces typically feature solid oak or pine carcases covered in fine decorative wood veneers, assembled using traditional mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut dovetail drawers, and brass hardware.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate construction methods, hand-cut dovetailing, natural timber ageing, oxidisation of brass elements, and consistent hand-polished finishes rather than modern lacquers.

This piece can serve as a sophisticated focal point in a contemporary study or living room, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls to highlight the warmth and grain of the timber.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and clean periodically with a soft, dry cloth without applying modern silicone-based polishes.
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