A very fine early 19th Century well figured mahogany two door bookcase of grand proportions. This fabulous piece is of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved with crossbanded detailing and with rich patination and fine grain throughout. The moulded and overhanging stepped cavetto pediment with gorgeous dentil moulded detailing is raised over a striking pair of twin astragal glazed panelled doors with a decorative well cast brass escutcheon and key which open to a shelved interior. The lower section comprises of a pair of cupboard doors which open to reveal a storage area and is beautifully decorated with a series of crossbanded panels of square, rectangular and oval form and features a well cast brass closing slip, pair of pulls, escutcheon and key, supported on moulded platform plinth base.
Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'
Dimensions:
H: 100 in / 254 cm W: 58 in / 147 cm D: 22 in / 56 cm
Stock Reference No: A4340
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