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Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810

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An extraordinary near pair of oversized Regency astral glazed library bookcases c.1810. Demonstrating a remarkable pair of full-length oval astragal glazed doors to each - with carved reeded detailing. The interior features a warm cadmium yellow paint, which wonderfully offsets the large mahogany glazed doors. Each pair of doors encloses a set of ten adjustable shelves with a fixed central divide to the interior. The doors are flanked by richly carved reeded corinthian column pilasters. Raised on a plinth base housing drawers to each - displaying ebony inlaid detailing, with turned ebonised handles. Demonstrating inverted breakfront cornices above line and dot ebony inlaid friezes. Due to the size of these bookcases, each comes apart into sections for ease of transport and manoeuvring into situ. Please do get in touch should you have any further questions regarding this, or need any additional measurements. Each; Height - 269 cm Width 183 cm Depth - 43 cm The Botanical name for the mahogany this piece is made of is 'Swietenia Macrophylla'. This type of mahogany is NOT regulated by CITES, nor is it controlled. Meaning this shipment would not be subject to any shipping delays.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 105.91 in (269 cm)Width: 72.05 in (183 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Replacements to some of the the sides. Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Basingstoke, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4866134089232

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