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7' Wide Antique Museum Bookcase, Glazed Library Cabinet, Early Victorian, C.1840
About the Item
This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Exceptional proportion, ideal for the collector or institution
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues
Quality glass present to each door, with a clear, bright view within
Arranged as three generous compartments, each with a dual shelf interior
Doors accessed by tactile twist pulls, in pleasingly aged brass
Shelves can be removed or adjusted for height as required
Stood upon a deep, tapered plinth base, with a panelled rear over bracket feet
This is a superb antique museum bookcase, with over 6' 8'' of shelf width for displaying collections of works, or ornamental pieces. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or institution.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 226cm (89'')
Max Depth: 32.5cm (12.75'')
Max Height: 97.5cm (38.5'')
Shelf Width: 70.5cm (27.75'')
Shelf Depth: 25.5cm (10'')
Shelf Height (As Arranged):
Upper Height: 35.5cm (14'')
Lower Height: 36.5cm (14.25'')
- Dimensions:Height: 38.39 in (97.5 cm)Width: 88.98 in (226 cm)Depth: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)
- Style:Early Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1840
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 248741stDibs: LU2645342205362
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