Antique Victorian Carved Oak Country/sporting Bookcase

A Victorian carved oak bookcase with a country sporting theme of relief carved hunting dogs, game birds and foliage. With a leaf carved cornice above a deep carved frieze centred by a cartouche, the two glazed doors with leaf carved mouldings and flanked by turned tapering fluted column. The base section has two frieze drawers above two cupboard doors carved with hanging game birds, fruit and foliage and raised on flattened bun feet whilst the sides are panelled and line carved with scrolling leaves.

There are three adjustable shelves to the upper section (only two were used in the photographs) and one fixed shelf to the base allowing approx 12ft9in (7.85m) of books to be displayed. There is a key for top doors and another key for the drawers and base. In a deep shade of brown with traditional wax finish, it is in very good condition, there are some marks and shrinkage lines to joins on the top which is quartersawn. There is also some evidence of old worm to the underside of the frieze (this has been treated for peace of mind).

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or for more photos (we are limited in the number we can upload) .

Width - 59in (150cm)

Depth - 24 1/2in (62cm)

Height - 87 1/2in (222cm)

Top shelves - 50 3/4in wide x 9 3/4in deep (129cm x 25cm)

Base shelves -53in wide x 17 1/4in deep x 13in high (134.5cm x 44cm x 33cm)

For transportation and moving this bookcase splits into two parts plus the shelves.

Ref: 0449

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.