An Extremely Good Quality Early 19th Century Georgian Regency Period Mahogany Library Bookcase, Or Display Cabinet, Of Bold Proportions And Scale, Having Step Moulded Cornice Over Pair Of Large Glazed Doors, With Mostly Original Glass And Extremely Elegant Gothic Arched Astragals, Enclosing Six Short Adjustable Shelves, Over Low Waisted Base With Two Well Figured Panelled Doors, Enclosing Two Further Adjustable Shelves, Raised On Original Plinth Base.

This is a particularly good example of a large Georgian mahogany library bookcase, with the wonderfully elegant Gothic arched glazing being an especially attractive feature. The quality of the mahogany is excellent throughout, particularly the figured panels to the lower doors, whilst the whole piece retains a lovely rich colour and surface.

Although of quite substantial proportions, the relatively simple design and low waisted base give it a pleasing appearance, without it feeling unnecessarily heavy or cumbersome. The glazed upper section provides plenty of space for displaying books, china or other collections, whilst the enclosed cupboards below offer a useful amount of additional storage.

The bookcase remains in very good condition throughout, with various old marks, scuffs and minor imperfections commensurate with its age and use. As with all items which we offer for sale, it has been attended to in our workshops, where it has been carefully checked over, sympathetically restored where necessary using traditional methods, and finished with an appropriate wax polish. It is now ready to be placed straight into the home and enjoyed.

Circa 1820.

Height 89.5in.
Width 69in.
Depth 17.5in.