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C. 1890 Monumental Victorian Parcel-Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, England
$13,270
£10,055.85
€11,588.21
CA$18,767.44
A$20,182.81
CHF 10,791.79
MX$243,398.96
NOK 136,469.55
SEK 124,341.33
DKK 86,589.62
About the Item
Monumental Victorian Parcel-Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Possibly by Gillows of Lancaster, England, circa 1890
A magnificent and architecturally proportioned late Victorian mahogany bookcase cabinet, English, circa 1890, attributed to a top-tier cabinetmaker—likely Gillows of Lancaster and London. Crafted in richly figured mahogany with parcel-ebonized molding and drawer fronts, the piece is designed in three joined sections, each with a glazed double-door cabinet fronting a three-tier adjustable shelving interior, all lined in light pine.
Above, six frieze drawers with brass escutcheons provide discrete yet functional storage, a design hallmark often seen in high-end library furniture of the period. The structure rests on a paneled plinth base, and retains its original shipping label to the verso.
The refined neoclassical restraint, exceptional joinery, and use of high-grade materials are consistent with the work of Gillows, one of the most celebrated English furniture firms of the 18th and 19th centuries. The presence of hand-dovetailed drawers, tongue-and-groove paneled pine backing, and a modular design for ease of transport further support this attribution.
Dimensions:
Height: 41.5 in. (105.5 cm)
Width: 145.5 in. (369.6 cm)
Depth: 15 in. (38.1 cm)
Condition:
Good condition overall, with expected signs of age and use. Surface wear and scratches throughout, including ring stains to the top. Minor edge wear, wear to base. All drawers and doors operate smoothly. Retains key.
Provenance:
An Important Private Collection: Southampton, NY
Shipping label verso
Comparable Reference:
See similar examples of modular mahogany bookcases by Gillows in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum and in original Gillows design books archived by the Westminster City Archives.
- Similar to:Gillows of Lancaster London (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Width: 145.5 in (369.57 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Morristown, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5990245476362
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