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19th Century Georgian Bleached Pine Breakfront Bookcase

About the Item

Wonderfully presented Georgian bleached pine breakfront bookcase. George II carved egg and dart in upper and middle moldings. Raw pine and finish may be original with cleaning over the decades. No indication of an exterior paint having been removed. Original backboards. Quite "the look."
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 83 in (210.82 cm)Width: 96 in (243.84 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pine,Bleached
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Repaired: minor molding repair. Wear consistent with age and use. Piece may have existing as a stripped pine piece with later cleaning/bleaching. No evidence of paint being removed.
  • Seller Location:
    Essex, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU864527121172
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