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19th Century Irish Regency Bookcase by Williams Gibton of Dublin, Ireland

$23,699.05
£17,608.96
€19,800
CA$32,462.82
A$35,415.18
CHF 18,783.49
MX$426,673.01
NOK 238,398.95
SEK 218,260.71
DKK 150,833.92

About the Item

A very fine Irish late Regency early William IV mahogany freestanding double waterfall bookcase, stamped "Williams Gibton. The upper section with three graduated shelves to either side between shaped studded supports, the lower section with a pair frieze drawers above a pair of faux panel doors with set with pleated fabric panels, the opposing side with faux drawers and similar panels, either end with further similar panel doors, resting on carved paw feet with concealed castors, Circa 1830 Irish Dimensions: H: 81 in / 206 cm W: 51 in / 130 cm D: 21.5 in / 55 cm This item is in two sections Footnote: The firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton were established at 39 Stafford Street, Dublin and were appointed Upholsterer's Cabinet Makers to his Majesty, His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant and His Majesty's Board of Works. After the death of John Mack in 1829, the firm continued to trade as Williams and Gibton (1830-1844). They supplied some of the most important public buildings in Ireland, including the Four Courts, the War Office, the Barracks Office, Dublin Castle, the Chapel Royal and the Treasury and Viceregal Lodge. They were also commissioned to produce furniture for many prominent Irish houses such as Ballynegall, Co. Westmeath, Oakley Park, Co. Meath and Strokestown Co. Roscommon.
  • Creator:
    Williams Gibton (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 206 in (523.24 cm)Width: 130 in (330.2 cm)Depth: 55 in (139.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1828
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5735224094392

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