Antique Anglo-Indian Regency Style Teak Waterfall Pair of Open Bookcases (Circa 1930)

Summary:

• Item: Pair of Regency style bookcases
• Regency style
• Circa: 1930
• Provenance: India
• Wood: Teak
• “Waterfall” design
• Reeded frame
• Shaped sides
• Four shelves
• Shaped apron
• Original bracket feet
• Lovely rich colour
• Very sturdy / heavy
• Excellent quality
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy

Description:

This is a good quality pair of Regency style bookcases, of Anglo-Indian origin, constructed from solid teak, with a delightful “waterfall” design, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.  Incorporating four open shelves, with a small gallery on top, the pair of Regency style bookcases are designed with an elegant “waterfall” shape, decorated with reeded mouldings down front edge.  The plinth incorporates a shaped apron, and stands on bracket feet.  This pair of Regency style bookcases displays a rich colour, having been cleaned and French polished in our workshop to a professional standard.  They are solid in joint, heavy and therefore sturdy.

This pair of Regency style bookcases would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the office or living room.  It would certainly grace any home and is a great investment, as they are extremely functional.

Condition Report:

This is a good quality pair of Regency style bookcases, of Anglo-Indian origin, constructed from solid teak, with a delightful “waterfall” design, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.

Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item.  The pair of Regency style bookcases displays a rich colour, having been cleaned and French polished in our workshop to a professional standard.  The pair of bookcases stans on its original bracket feet and retains its original backboards.  They are solid in joint, heavy (therefore sturdy) and ready to use.

Dimensions:

External Height = 118cm / 46½” / 3ft 10½”
External Width = 92.5cm / 36½”/ 3ft 0½”
External Depth = 26.8cm / 10½”

Gallery Height = 4cm / 1⅝”

Shelf Height No. 1 (Top) = 17.2cm / 6¾”
Shelf Height No. 2 = 20.5cm / 8”
Shelf Height No. 3 = 25.5cm / 8⅞”
Shelf Height No. 4 (Bottom) = 30.6cm / 12”

Shelf Width No. 1 (Top) = 88cm / 34⅝” / 2ft 10⅝”
Shelf Width No. 2 = 88cm / 34⅝” / 2ft 10⅝”
Shelf Width No. 3 = 88cm / 34⅝” / 2ft 10⅝”
Shelf Width No. 4 (Bottom) = 88cm / 34⅝” / 2ft 10⅝”

Shelf Depth No. 1 (Top) = 10cm / 4”
Shelf Depth No. 2 = 20cm / 8”
Shelf Depth No. 3 = 25cm / 9⅞”
Shelf Depth No. 4 (Bottom) = 25cm / 9⅞”

Ref 77485