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Antique Country House Bookcase, Scottish Oak, Library Cabinet, Victorian, C.1880

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This is an antique country house bookcase. A Scottish, oak library book cabinet in Gothic revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fine country house library cabinet, with striking carved appearance Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Superb Scottish oak presents fine grain interest and medullary rays Rich caramel hues accentuate the beautifully figured stocks Fascinating arrangement with shelves across the front and to each end Exceptional carved upper apron with chased oak leaf relief in the Gothic manner Bold pilasters to each side, adorned with leaf bulb motif Lower apron adorned with demi-lune carved patterns This is a delightful antique country house bookcase, with superb Scottish oak radiating fine colour and figuring. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 155cm (61'') Max Depth: 31cm (12.25'') Max Height: 101cm (39.75'') Main Shelves Width: 120.5cm (47.5'') Main Shelves Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'') Main Shelves Height: 19cm, 26.5cm & 27.5cm (7.5'' - 10.75'') End Shelves Width: 20cm (7.75'') End Shelves Depth: 10cm (4'') End Shelves Height: 17.5cm, 26.5cm & 27.5cm (7'' - 10.75'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.77 in (101 cm)Width: 61.03 in (155 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 247581stDibs: LU2645341829362

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