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IMPORTANT CARVED BOOKCASE CABiNET FROM THE BATE COLLECTION IN OXFORD UNIVERSITY
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Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand carved with Musical instruments, library bookcase cabinet, made for Charles Taphouse of Oxford Music & Instrument Shop, then owned by the Oxford University in The Bate Collection circa 1830
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.
Biography:- Father of Thomas William Taphouse [who is the son of the title] Charles Taphouse was originally a broker and cabinet-maker and later set up as a music-seller in Magdalen Street, Oxford from 1859. He was likely to have died by 1861 when Thomas Taphouse was head of the family and firm. By 1901 Taphouse were art dealers. Taphouse music shop remained at 3 Magdalen Street until 1982.
This bookcase is truly stunning, the only one of its kind anywhere in the world and it will most likely never be repeated, the carving is not only the work of a master craftsman, its the work of someone who clearly did this for the love of making it, not for the sale, this really is a tour de force and the pictures don't come close to doing it justice
This cabinet has been lightly restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish from top to bottom, it is in very good order for the period
Dimensions
Height:- 203.5cm
Width:- 172cm
Depth:- 47cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask
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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: 80.12 in (203.5 cm)Width: 67.72 in (172 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)
- Style:William IV (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:West Sussex, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823335097242
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