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A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bookcases with Ormolu Mounts

$8,281.58per set
£6,168.59per set
€6,950per set
CA$11,404.41per set
A$12,413.41per set
CHF 6,577.42per set
MX$149,290.04per set
NOK 83,630.24per set
SEK 76,637.86per set
DKK 52,954.40per set

About the Item

A very rare pair of 19th Century well figured walnut bookcases of exceptional quality, finely hand carved and of neat proportions with beautifully rich patination, grain and fitted with well cast ormolu mounts throughout. The moulded top of rectangular form is fitted with a decorative 3/4 pierced gallery grille above an elegantly simple frieze with fabulous ormolu boarder detail comprising of lambs tongue and rope twist motif detail. Raised over an open shelved three tier section with a further shelf available for both bookcases if required. Flanked with a pair of striking classical figural ormolu appointments to the side supports featuring the head and bust of a beautiful royal female in full royal dress with scroll, flowerhead, shell and foliate motifs to the top and a further arrangement of acanthus, scroll and foliate detail to the bottom. Supported on platform plinth base with a gorgeous ormolu lambs tongue trim. There is a spare shelf for each bookcase.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ormolu,Walnut
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A40221stDibs: LU5836246077082

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