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Mersham Manor Antiques
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Mersham Manor
Mersham
Ashford, Kent TN256NR
Open: By appointment only
17th Century Carved Oak Mule Chest / Bookcase
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Description
-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-A very attractive and useful adjustable open bookcase with a mule-chest base.
The 17th century mule-chest has been adapted in the Victorian era to incorporate the open bookcase to the top, making the bookcase section 19th century.
The ornate protruding cornice has a boldly carved acanthus leaf design, over three robust oak adjustable shelves, also with carved detail to the fronts.
The mule chest base gives a vast amount of storage space, having a lift-up lid with working lock and key, which opens to reveal the original interior. Below are the original oak lined drawers. Lovely richly carved front, with panelled sides. Large flattened bun-feet to the front of the chest, with ogee bracket feet to the back.
The shelves can be adjusted to many different heights. This section lifts off the base for ease of moving.
In excellent antique condition.
Very solid sturdy and strong.
The dimensions are taken at highest, widest, deepest points
Height-189cm.
Width-126cm.
Depth-55cm.
Shelf depth-20cm.
VIEWING.
Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.
DELIVERY.
If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.
COLLECTION.
Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS.
Cash on collection.
Bank transfer.
Cheque.
If you have any questions about this item please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.
VIEWING.
Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.
DELIVERY.
If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.
COLLECTION.
Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS.
Cash on collection.
Bank transfer.
Cheque.
Paypal.
DateLate 17th Century :
1690
Codeas510a537
Price SOLD £795.00
StatusSold
SellerMersham Manor Antiques
Telephone07510503344Non UK callers :+44 7510503344 Emailmershammanorantiques@sky.com
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