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William IV Rosewood Glazed Small Bookcase With The Original Blue Painted Interio

About the Item

William IV Rosewood Glazed Small Bookcase. Circa 1830. The bookcase has an unusual top which is painted to resemble marble. This top is original, demonstrated by the underside being painted blue, matching the rest of the interior, please refer to the photographs. A key has been added to aid opening the doors, this does not work the lock. Overall in very good clean condition, a few marks in places to the rosewood, and a few knocks to the back of the plinth. The top does show signs of use with indentation marks to note. The glazed doors retain the original hand blown glass panels. Additional dimensions information: 75cm wide at the plinth x 31cm deep. The shelves are 21cm deep. The top two shelves are 22cm in height for books and the lower one is 28cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 30.52 in (77.5 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
  • Style:
    William IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6433241297212

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