Pair of late Victorian narrow oak bookcases

Name: Pair Of Late Victorian Narrow Oak Bookcases
SKU: as281a490
Price: 4600.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A narrow pair of golden oak estate bookcase cabinets dating to the last quarter of the 19th century. The tops with a spindle gallery flanked by ball finials above a pair of glazed doors, the bases with a single drawer above a pair of panelled cupboard doors, with tramline reeded decoration to door surrounds and all standing on a plinth base. The upper sections each with three removable shelves above pigeon holes and the bases with a removable shelf.

Fitted with similar brass handles to each bookcase and with working locks. In good condition with some chips to the sides of the top, one plinth corner with dark mark and bubbles to veneer but can arrange to be restored. Overall an attractive rare pair of slender bookcases with Aesthetic Movement influence, possibly made by Gillows or Waring & Gillows incorporating elements from their work with Bruce Talbert.

Overall dimensions (approximately)
Width - 26.75in (68cm)
Depth - 16.75in (42.5cm)
Height - 89.75in (228cm)
Each dismantles into two sections for moving (upper section & base section)

Internal dimensions
Top shelves - 23 5/8in wide x 9in deep (60.5cm x 22.9cm)
Base shelves - 23 5/8in wide x 14.5in deep (60.5cm x 37cm)

Ref: 0740
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.

Price

£4600.00

$6095.92

€5257.80

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