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Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot

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We are delighted to offer this very fine circa 1880 Burr walnut with Marquetry inlay, brass gallery rail and original porcelain castors, open library bookcase Etagere A very decorative and well made piece, there is so much to see with this piece its like art furniture. The top section has marquetry inlay to the middle are is surrounded with a Regency style brass gallery rail, you then have ornately carved pillars, the second tier is solid and with a wonderful burr walnut grain, to the base third shelf you have a large glazed door cupboard to the middle and further two open shelves, the base has six turned legs finished with Victorian porcelain castors We have cleaned waxed and polished the piece from top to bottom, there is a dark mark in the top back right corner, otherwise its in very fine order Dimensions Height:- 104cm Width:- 115cm Depth:- 38cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual 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: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 45.28 in (115 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    High Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823323943402

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