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PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely pair of stunning circa 1860-1880 hand carved Continental Oak, Library bookcase cabinets in the Jacobean / Gothic Revival taste most likely Dutch Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very good looking well made and decorative pair, it is very rare to find these bookcases as a pair and with the original glass window panels, usually they were replaced as was the fashion in the Edwardian era. They are carved in the Jacobean and Gothic revival taste which is super decorative, they look to be Dutch to me, they are very tall and attractive as art furniture Condition wise they have been cleaned waxed and polished, there will be some patination marks here or there from honest age and use, the second bookcase has two small losses to the timber, I can have these replaced if the new owner wishes with my cabinet maker for the cost price Dimensions Height:- 158.5cm top section, 105cm base, 263.5cm total Width:- 95cm top, 92cm base Depth:- 40cm top, 52.5cm base Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 103.75 in (263.5 cm)Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Depth: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Gothic Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823338944982

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