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Superb Walnut and Gilded Bookcase

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An exceptional quality, very tall, London made burr walnut bookcase from the Victorian period, of shallow inverted breakfront form with 4 shaped and arched doors and full width drawer. Base doors with burr walnut panels, the top doors with original plate mirror and good quality mahogany backing. The cornice has a pierced and carved crown with gilded decoration. The door mouldings, styles, corbel carvings, drawer and plinth all with original subtle gilding. Locks by "Hobbs + Co" with original key. This fine Victorian bookcase bears the brass plaque of the maker " Hewetson & Milner, The Exchange, 211, 212 Tottenham Court Road" London.
In superb original condition with 2 slight speckled spots on right hand door mirror (visible on photos).
Sizes Max height inc. crest 111.5" ... 283cm
Max width inc. cornice 56" ... 142cm
Base depth 20" ... 51cm
Base height 36" ... 92cm
Top height inc. cornice 75.5" ... 192cm
Height of crest 7.25" ... 8.5cm
The top will accommodate books up to 10.5" ... 26.5cm deep
The base will accommodate books up to 16.75" ... 42.5cm deep
The top has 4 adjustable shelves and offers a book run of 20'6"..6.10m.
The base with 1 adjustable shelf offers a book run of 8'5" .. 2.57m
If you are interested in this bookcase and it is slightly too tall, the cresting crown is easily unscrewed to reduce the maximum height to 104.25" ...265cm. More photos available. ALL TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME.
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Category Antique Furniture Date c.1880  Late 19th Century Antiques Material Burr Walnut Origin English Item code as243a888 / 20100 Status Sold

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John Howkins AntiquesPrivate dealer
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The Grange, Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR

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