Summary:
• Small bookcase
• Regency style
• Circa: 1960
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Flame mahogany
• “Waterfall” design
• Shaped Regency pediment
• Reeded frame
• Shaped sides
• Two shelves
• 2-door cupboard
• Flame mahogany inlaid door panels
• Original brass door knobs
• Original bracket feet
• Fantastic colour and patination
• Original condition
• Excellent quality
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique Regency / Georgian style flame mahogany inlaid waterfall bookcase, with small delightful proportions, circa 1960, in excellent original condition. The bookcase comprises an open top shelf with a shaped Regency pediment, below which are two further shelves, contained within a reeded frame, with shaped “waterfall” mahogany sides. The shelves feature reeded fronts and sit above a two-door cupboard, which boasts cross banded flame mahogany fronts, divided by satinwood string inlay. The cupboard doors also retain their original circular Regency floral handles. The bookcase stands on a moulded plinth and retains its original splayed bracket feet and original backboards.
This bookcase features a rich mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and 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:
This Georgian style waterfall bookcase is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The cupboard doors retain their original brass handles and the spring-loaded closing mechanism functions perfectly. The bookcase stands on its original bracket feet and retains its original backboards. As the bookcase boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination. The item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 107.8cm or 42½” or 3ft 6½”
External Width = 65.7cm or 25⅞” or 2ft 1⅞”
External Depth = 27.6cm or 10⅞”
Top Shelf Width = 56.8cm or 22⅜” or 1ft 10⅜”
Top Shelf Depth = 17.7 or 7”
Middle Shelf Storage Height = 19.3cm or 7⅝”
Middle Shelf Width = 56.8cm or 22⅜” or 1ft 10⅜”
Middle Shelf Depth = 21.3cm or 8⅜”
Bottom Shelf Storage Height = 23.2cm or 9⅛”
Bottom Shelf Width = 56.8cm or 22⅜” or 1ft 10⅜”
Bottom Shelf Depth = 24.5cm or 9⅝”
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