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19th Century French Carved Bookcase

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19th century oak hand-carved bookcase from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved edge, following down to paneled sides and a single drawer in the front, with a hand carved decorated drawer front and hand carved handle, which is in the form of hand carved leaves. The drawer is over a hand carved paneled door frame, which has it's original hand blown glass, and opens to reveal shelving. the case is raised on a hand-carved and molded base and bracket feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.38 in (130.51 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860-1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Normal wear and shrinkage for age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    High Point, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG169/3851stDibs: LU970830377152
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