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LT ANTIQUES

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Item Details

This rare and elegant George III period bookcase is a superb example of late 18th-century English furniture, constructed from rich mahogany with refined marquetry inlay throughout. The upper bookcase section features 2 astragal glazed doors and framed by beautiful marquetry inlaid patterns.
A striking break arch pediment is adorned with intricate pierced fretwork above a dentil cornice and additional blind fretwork adding architectural presence and visual sophistication.


There are 3 height adjustable shelves inside, and the doors have a working lock and key.


The lower chest top features a decorative inlaid design and comprises of 3 serpentine-fronted drawers, each finely dovetailed and in good working order. The drawers have brass swan-neck handles and are adorned with further marquetry inlaid detail.


The whole piece is supported on bracket feet, it breaks down into 3 pieces for transport and is offered in good condition.


W 116.5cm
D 56cm (22")
H 228cm (89.75")
Base H 89cm (35")


Interior
W 99cm (39")
D 23.5cm (9.5")
H 102cm (40")


 

  • Period: 1780
    • Price: £2,450.00
    • €2,870 Euro
    • $3,266 US Dollar
  • Location: Kent
    • Dimensions: H: 228cm (89.76in)
    • W: 116.5cm (45.87in)
    • D: 56cm (22.05in)