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18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase

About the Item

A Fine and Elegant Breakfront Library Bookcase in the Thomas Sheraton Manner In Honduras mahogany with delicate and restrained inlay in satinwood, the lower cupboards, have inlaid ellipsis with anthemion quadrants, rising from a plinth base, the glazed upper section has intertwined lancet astragals, and is surmounted by a tracery pierced swan necked pediment, centred with a fan roundel and, to the sides, extensive satinwood banding, circa 1790.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 109.5 in (278.13 cm)Width: 96.5 in (245.11 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 74441stDibs: LU95474339073
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