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George III Library Breakfront Bookcase - Gillows

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George III Library Breakfront Bookcase - Gillows
ITEM RESERVED - A superb George III Period Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood and Kingwood Library Breakfront Bookcase attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the inlaid, cavetto cornice above four inlaid 6-pane rectangular glazed doors with adjustable shelves behind, the lower section with inlaid pull out book slides at the waist above four doors inlaid with flame figured mahogany oval reserves enclosed by satinwood spandrels and kingwood and satinwood crossbandings, the whole raised on a moulded plinth base and with ebony and boxwood stringing throughout.

Every part of this wonderful example is constructed and finished to the highest of standards. There are refinements in the details that make this one of the finest pieces we have had the honour to handle in almost 60 years. For ease of transportation this bookcase was made in 11 sections.

Ca. 1780

Height: 260cm
Width: 278.5cm
Depth: 55cm extending to 84cm with central brushing slide open
Price
£35000.00  UK
$46728.50  USA
€40488.00  EU
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DimensionsHeight: 260cm Width: 278.5cm Depth: 55cm extending to 84cm with central brushing slide open Category Antique Furniture Date Circa 1780  George III Antiques Material Mahogany Origin English Condition Excellent Original Condition Item code as722a284 / 399D Status Sold

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Harveys AntiquesW.R.Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd.
86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU

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