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Rare carved oak bookcase from Cambridge university

Name: Rare Carved Oak Bookcase From Cambridge University
SKU: as545a178
Price: 1500.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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Very rare carved oak bookcase dating to the latter part of the 19th century .
This bookcase has the carved crest of Cambridge university on one side and the crest of Trinity college on the other , also a carved verse from the king James I bible reading
" hear the words of the wise and apply thine heart unto my knowledge ".
it is decorated with carved English roses and ST Andrews crosses. (obviously king James I ruled England & Scotland)
What makes this piece even more interesting is in 2015 the first ever English translations of the king James I bible from 1604 were found in Cambridge university.

The bookcase itself is solid oak and has book protectors or flaps on the front .
The overall measurements are
68" high x 64" wide x 14 1/2 " deep.
A Rare piece of English antique furniture that you will not find anywhere else in the world . Open 10am - 5pm mon -sat closed sundays

please contact via email or phone for shipping costs outside of england and wales.

Price

£~~1500.00~~

$~~2003.40~~ USA

€~~1762.35~~

The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 30/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Category Antique Furniture Period Late 19th Century Antiques Material Oak Origin English Item code as545a178 Status Sold

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