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Exquisite Quality G. Jacob Bookcase
Sn5069 Superb quality early XIXth century mahogany bookcase, having original veined marble top above shallow frieze and three glazed doors fitted with original working lock and a key, enclosing three height adjustable shelves, all flanked by reeded columns and standing on moulded plinth base. This antique bookcase retains its original finish, colour and patina, all in excellent home ready condition. c1840
H52 3/4£ W65" D15" D10"-shelves
H134cm W165cm D38cm D26cm-shelves
Georges Jacob, (born July 6, 1739, Cheny, Fr.—died July 5, 1814, Paris), founder of a long line of French furniture makers. He was among the first cabinetmakers in France to use mahogany extensively and excelled at carved wood furniture.
He developed a reputation for producing inventive designs for chairs, beds, and screens, carved with such motifs as twisted ribbons, guilloches, beading, and fluting.
Jacob's reputation grew quickly, eventually spreading outside France the future King George IV of England, Gustavus III of Sweden, Tsar Alexander I of Russia, Charles IV of Spain, and several German princes all ordered furniture from him.
The firm became one of the main suppliers of furniture to the revolutionary government and later to Emperor Napoleon.
His two sons Georges II and François-Honoré Georges JACOB DESMALTER took over the workshop and joined forces on 18 April 1796.
The firm became one of the main suppliers of furniture to the revolutionary government and later to Emperor Napoleon.
They received a gold medal at the Exhibition of Art and Industry Products.
Son of Georges II continues to work His clientele is international and supplies furniture in light wood inlaid. His furniture is exhibited at the Industry’s product exhibitions of 1819, 1823 and 1827.
FREE shipping within mainland UK – England, Wales and some parts of Scotland
For areas outside of mainland UK please contact us for a shipping quote.
We are experienced antique furniture dealers based in Derbyshire, who specialise in Georgian, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian furniture, established for over 40 years.
We stock over 600 items of antique furniture, clocks and barometers in our showrooms including antique wardrobes, bookcases, dining tables and chairs, chest of drawers, chiffoniers and occasional tables.
All our furniture has been restored in our workshop to high standard using traditional methods and is ready to place in your home.
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Nimbus Antiques
14 Chapel road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7JZ
Tel : 01663 734248
Non UK callers : +44 1663 734248
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H52 3/4£ W65" D15" D10"-shelves
H134cm W165cm D38cm D26cm-shelves
Georges Jacob, (born July 6, 1739, Cheny, Fr.—died July 5, 1814, Paris), founder of a long line of French furniture makers. He was among the first cabinetmakers in France to use mahogany extensively and excelled at carved wood furniture.
He developed a reputation for producing inventive designs for chairs, beds, and screens, carved with such motifs as twisted ribbons, guilloches, beading, and fluting.
Jacob's reputation grew quickly, eventually spreading outside France the future King George IV of England, Gustavus III of Sweden, Tsar Alexander I of Russia, Charles IV of Spain, and several German princes all ordered furniture from him.
The firm became one of the main suppliers of furniture to the revolutionary government and later to Emperor Napoleon.
His two sons Georges II and François-Honoré Georges JACOB DESMALTER took over the workshop and joined forces on 18 April 1796.
The firm became one of the main suppliers of furniture to the revolutionary government and later to Emperor Napoleon.
They received a gold medal at the Exhibition of Art and Industry Products.
Son of Georges II continues to work His clientele is international and supplies furniture in light wood inlaid. His furniture is exhibited at the Industry’s product exhibitions of 1819, 1823 and 1827.
FREE shipping within mainland UK – England, Wales and some parts of Scotland
For areas outside of mainland UK please contact us for a shipping quote.
We are experienced antique furniture dealers based in Derbyshire, who specialise in Georgian, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian furniture, established for over 40 years.
We stock over 600 items of antique furniture, clocks and barometers in our showrooms including antique wardrobes, bookcases, dining tables and chairs, chest of drawers, chiffoniers and occasional tables.
All our furniture has been restored in our workshop to high standard using traditional methods and is ready to place in your home.
Price
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 24/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Furniture
Date c1840
Early Victorian Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin English
Maker G Jacobs
Item code as006a5463 / sn5069
Status For Sale
£4950.00 
$6590.93
€5795.46
$6590.93
€5795.46
Conversion rates as of 24/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Shipping information
We work closely with a professional antiques couriers, who have years of experience handling antique furniture. We ensure they know all the relevant details about each item they transport, and can promise you that they are brilliant at their job.
If you’re worried about receiving your furniture and setting it down without damage your end, we also offer a two man delivery service. This guarantees its protection from the moment it leaves us, right up until is it proudly in its place at home.
For our global customers, we offer a secure and insured air & sea freight shipping service. The greatest care must be taken when transporting antiques long distance, so we use a trusted company who have been delivering our antiques safely for years. All you have to do it let us know your address and we will obtain a quote for you.
Of course you can organise your own courier service if that suits you better, though we must emphasise that we can not take any responsibility for the item once it leaves our premises. If you wish to take this option, please let us know at the time of purchase.
Alternatively, you are more than welcome to come and collect your purchase in person. We love to see our antiques leave us in the safe hands of their new owners, though again we must mention that you will be taking responsibility for any ensued damage once it leaves our premises.
If you’re worried about receiving your furniture and setting it down without damage your end, we also offer a two man delivery service. This guarantees its protection from the moment it leaves us, right up until is it proudly in its place at home.
For our global customers, we offer a secure and insured air & sea freight shipping service. The greatest care must be taken when transporting antiques long distance, so we use a trusted company who have been delivering our antiques safely for years. All you have to do it let us know your address and we will obtain a quote for you.
Of course you can organise your own courier service if that suits you better, though we must emphasise that we can not take any responsibility for the item once it leaves our premises. If you wish to take this option, please let us know at the time of purchase.
Alternatively, you are more than welcome to come and collect your purchase in person. We love to see our antiques leave us in the safe hands of their new owners, though again we must mention that you will be taking responsibility for any ensued damage once it leaves our premises.
Terms and conditions
Returns
If for some unlikely reason you are not happy with your purchase, we offer a full refund policy. We only ask that you inform us by telephone or email within 48 hours of receiving your package, if you wish to return it. We will then arrange a courier to come and collect it, the cost of which will be deducted from your refund. The furniture must arrive back to us in the same condition that it left us.
We deem this to be an unlikely situation though and anticipate that you will be as delighted with your purchase as we are in seeing it safely sent to a new home.
Then, you can sit back and enjoy it.
If for some unlikely reason you are not happy with your purchase, we offer a full refund policy. We only ask that you inform us by telephone or email within 48 hours of receiving your package, if you wish to return it. We will then arrange a courier to come and collect it, the cost of which will be deducted from your refund. The furniture must arrive back to us in the same condition that it left us.
We deem this to be an unlikely situation though and anticipate that you will be as delighted with your purchase as we are in seeing it safely sent to a new home.
Then, you can sit back and enjoy it.
View all stock from
Nimbus Antiques
14 Chapel roadWhaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7JZ
Tel : 01663 734248
Non UK callers : +44 1663 734248
Get directions to Nimbus Antiques
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