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Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

$17,571.44
£12,800
€14,974.13
CA$24,069.25
A$26,258.25
CHF 13,926.84
MX$316,352.67
NOK 176,758.65
SEK 161,827.34
DKK 111,834.38

About the Item

A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four original glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves. The lower section has centre panelled mahogany cupboard doors, flanked by original glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, all standing on an integral moulded plinth base. This piece is of great quality with a nice warm patina. England, circa 1840-1850. It comes with original keys and working locks. This stunning antique bookcase splits into nine sections for easy removal and is in lovely original condition. The dimensions are: Height 253cm (99.6in) Width 234cm (92.1in) Depth 42cm (16.5in)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 99.61 in (253 cm)Width: 92.13 in (234 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Petworth,West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7021243280542

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