Large 19Th C Gillows Breakfront Library Bookcase
Stock No
WJA1534
2012
- £18,500.00
- €21,952 Euro
- $24,427 US Dollar
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Item Description
A superb early 19th century Mahogany bookcase attributed to Gillows. This beautiful bookcase having an ogee moulded cornice with Lancet Gothic glazed doors, retaining the original glass and Mahogany fronted adjustable shelves, the back panels covered in a burnt orange silk fabric. The base of the bookcase having a centre section with re-entrant panelled moulded doors. These doors open to reveal the original trays which are all Oak lined. Flanked by graduated drawers, also Oak lined with turned knob handles and original escutcheons. The whole raised on a moulded plinth. Wonderful colour with a rich lustre and original finish. Circa 1810.
Stamped by Abraham Solomon, a furniture broker at 59 Great Queen Street, London. Various known pieces of Gillows furniture dating from 1780 - 1840 are stamped "A Solomon, 59 Gt Queen St". He was well known to retail pieces new or second hand.
Dimensions: Height: 260 cm - 102 Inches, Width: 282 cm - 111 Inches, Depth: 49 cm - 19 Inches
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Norfolk, Norfolk
Item Dimensions
H: 260cm W: 282cm D: 49cm
Period
Circa 1810
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Norfolk, Norfolk
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1603 736947
+44 (0)7717 121218
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