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LONDON FINE ANTIQUES

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Item Details

This is a large antique breakfront bookcase. An English, walnut display cabinet with astragal glazed doors in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A stately and refined example with superb proportion, ideal for the grand drawing room or refined study.

Handsome breakfront form, perfectly suited for the display of novels, periodicals or ornaments
Free-standing upon a set of six legs, ideal for placement within any room
Crafted in select walnut stocks, displaying fine grain interest and warm, caramel tones
Trio of astragal glazed doors, arranged in a graceful stepped profile
Each dressed with inset, matched locks — key present for secure storage

Adjustable shelving within, accommodating a variety of book heights and display pieces
Topped with a classic crown moulding in the Georgian tradition
Standing upon tapering legs with shaped block feet, providing balance and elegance
Distinctive Georgian revival aesthetic, with enduring Victorian craftsmanship

This antique walnut bookcase is a magnificent example of 19th century English cabinet making, offering both visual grandeur and practical storage — a commanding centrepiece for any period interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 183.5cm (72.25'')
Max Depth: 36cm (14.25'')
Max Height: 121.5cm (47.75'')

Central Shelf Depth: 26cm (10.25'')
Outer Shelf Depth: 21cm (8.25'')

• Period: 1870s
• • Price: £5,950.00
  • €6,970 Euro
  • $7,931 US Dollar
• Location: Devon
• • Dimensions: H: 121.5cm (47.83in)
  • W: 183.5cm (72.24in)
  • D: 36cm (14.17in)