William IV Reverse Breakfront Mahogany Open Bookcase

0586 Superb William IV open bookcase in mahogany, having figured mahogany top with moulded edge above shallow frieze and three shelves, all flanked by carved pilasters with outstandi...

Mahogany breakfront bookcase in the manner of Edwards and Roberts, having rectangular-shaped top and moulded edge. To the freeze with floral swags and ribbons. Above three bays of ad...

This William IV mahogany fitted bookcase was made circa 1830. It is a rare piece as not only is it of a lovely small size, but the base cupboard is also fitted with drawers and pigeo...

A fine early William IV mahogany breakfront bookcase firmly attributed Gillows of Lancaster, in four sections, the top with astragal glazed doors enclosing four adjustable shelves between reeded pilasters with anthemion scroll corbels, the base with four panelled arched doors between acanthus scroll and reeded pilasters, the frieze with two short drawers and a central secretaire drawer fitted with a reading slope and two slides above small compartments, decorated throughout with rich book-matched veneers. The secretaire drawer stamped ‘Preston’. English, circa 1835. Footnote: Many closely related acanthus carved terminals, anthemion corbels and other typical Gillows features can be seen on the pair of bookcases, on this website, made by Gillows & Co for the library at Dallam Tower, Cumbria in 1829, and on a bookcase shown in Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors’ Club, 2008, vol. I, p.379, pl.450. A similar large breakfront bookcase...

Pair of Willian IV (circa 1890) light mahogany two-sided open bookcases with column sides and 4 shelves trimmed with scalloped red leather & embo...

- Viewings possible in our Hertfordshire warehouse - please contact for an appointment - Gorgeous English Sheraton style open breakfront bookcase in mahogany - Intricate inlay work to the top includes classic Sheraton motifs - garlands, sashes etc - The breakfront really gives this a regal look - Adjustable shelves so you can fit different sized items - bigger books...