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Rare carved oak bookcase from Cambridge university


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.
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18b Tower Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
United Kingdom
TN37 6JE
Tel : 07450 025086
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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 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 18/JUN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Furniture
Period Late 19th Century Antiques
Material Oak
Origin English
Item code as545a178
Status Sold
£1500.00 
$2017.80 
€1753.50 

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St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
United Kingdom
TN37 6JE
Tel : 07450 025086
Non UK callers : +44 7450 025086
Get directions to Antiques On Sea
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