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Victorian Gothic Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Description
A Victorian Gothic Revival quarter sawn oak breakfront bookcase in the Pugin style and attributable to Gillows of Lancaster. This super Arts & Crafts bookcase features crisply carved linenfold panels and Gothic brass handles and backplates. With a rounded moulded cornice and nine original adjustable shelves to the upper section, the stepped out base with three drawers above fielded panelled linenfold cupboard doors, with canted & notched edges and standing on a plinth base. Original Chubb & Son patent locks with serial numbers to a drawer and three doors and the linenfold carving being continued on to the sides being a further mark of quality. Overall this bookcase will house a run of 31ft 2in (9.5m) of books.In good condition with an attractive dark golden colour, some marks as should be expected for age and use including to the back edge of the plinth where it has had a skirting gap filled. No keys for the cupboards but the doors are opened and close via twist handles and catches.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for more photos.
The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately
Width - 70 7/8in (180cm)
Depth - 18 1/2in (47cm)
Height - 85in (216cm)
The shelf dimensions are:
Upper sides - 17 1/8in wide x 8 1/8in deep (43.5cm wide x 29.5cm deep)
Upper centre - 28 1/8in wide x 11 1/8in deep (71.5cm wide x 28.2cm deep)
Base sides - 17in wide x 11 5/8in deep (43cm wide x 29.5cm deep)
Base centre - 28 3/8in wide x 15in deep (72cm wide x 38cm deep)
For moving this bookcase is designed to be split into two sections with the the upper part lifting off the base. The top section should be screwed to the base when assembled.
Ref: 0666
Please appreciate all our items are antique and as such may have minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits signs of old woodworm, and minor losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee for UK purchases but cannot refund the return shipping cost.
DateVictorian
Codeas281a431 / 0666
Price £3600.00
€4193.64
$4553.64
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2024.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery can be arranged, please contact us with a postcode for a price. price. StatusFor Sale SellerThe Antique Furniture Company Telephone01337 920027Non UK callers :+44 1337 920027 Emailinfo@theantiquefurniturecompany.com
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2024.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery can be arranged, please contact us with a postcode for a price. price. StatusFor Sale SellerThe Antique Furniture Company Telephone01337 920027Non UK callers :+44 1337 920027 Emailinfo@theantiquefurniturecompany.com
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