A Regency mahogany library bookcase or estate cabinet
of well figured timber, in two parts, the upper section with central vertical partition, the brass grille doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the conforming lower section with further adjustable shelves, the original brass locks stamped 'J Child', 291cm wide x 40cm deep x 210cm high, (114.5" wide x 15.5" deep x 82.5" high) the upper section 14" deep externally, 12" internally; the upper doors can be converted to glazed doors without difficulty.
Sold for
£2,040
inc. premium
Footnotes
- A lock by the same maker was fitted to a George IV writing table sold in Christie's house sale, "Scone Palace and Blairquhan, The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses", May 24th, 2007, lot 27.
Category: Furniture
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