Antique English 17th Century Style Victorian Carved Open 3½ft Bookcase Shelf (Circa 1890)

Summary:
• Item: Bookcase
• Circa: 1890
• Period: Victorian
• Style: 17th Century
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Width: 3ft 6¼”
• Carved Moulded top
• 17th Style carvings
• Lovely carved lunette frame
• Two adjustable shelves
• Adjustable wooden shelf bars
• Original plinth & bracket feet
• Fantastic colour and patination
• Original condition
• Excellent quality
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:
Here is a fine quality English 17th century style carved open bookcase, constructed during the late Victorian period, measuring 3ft 6¾” wide, circa 1890, with good colour and in excellent original condition. The bookcase has been traditionally wax-polished by hand in our workshop; therefore, the finish and colour are in excellent condition. Incorporating a twin-plank top with a floral carved moulding, the bookcase is decorated with 17th century style lunette and leaf carvings. The bookcase consists of two adjustable shelves, decorated with chip edge carvings. The original wooden bars can be moved up or down to adjust the height of each shelf. The bookcase stands on a carved moulded plinth and bracket feet, and retains its original backboards.

The bookcase features a rich dark oak colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination having been cleaned and French polished, along with the years of care and cleaning it has received.

This item 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 it is extremely functional.

Condition Report:
Here is a fine quality English 17th century style carved open bookcase, constructed during the late Victorian period, measuring 3ft 6¾” wide, circa 1890, with good colour and in excellent original condition. The bookcase has been traditionally wax-polished by hand in our workshop; therefore, the finish and colour are in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The bookcase stands on its original plinth and bracket feet and retains its original backboards. The shelves and adjustable wooden bars are all intact. The item is solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:
External Height = 108.7cm or 42¾” or 3ft 6¾”
External Width = 107.5cm or 42¼” or 3ft 6¼”
External Depth = 29.5cm or 11⅝”
Shelf Width = 96.8cm or 38” or 3ft 2”
Shelf Depth = 22.3cm or 8¾”

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Ref. 55093