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Carse Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The pair of cupboard doors have an astragal moulding with carved round patera to the corners. There are two original sliding trays inside.
The top section has the typical mid 18th century astragal glazed doors which amazingly have all their original wavy glass. Above the doors we have a typical 18th century dentil cornice with superb matchinmg architectural dentil type pediment. The bookcase section is divided down the middle vertically and has fully adjustable shelves to both sides which are all original. The inside has been very well lined with high quality purple velvet of some age.
The bookcase is low waisted which makes it look very elegant.
There are one or two very minor old repairs but basically this bookcase is, as it was made.
It is a pleasing colour with good patination.
SIZE; 50 1/2" wide by 24 1/2" deep by 93" high. The Bottom section is 36" high
CIRCA; 1770 - 1780
Carse Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture
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18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase
