A GEORGE II STYLE MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE, 19TH CENTURY

A GEORGE II STYLE MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE, 19TH CENTURY

the cornice with a Greek-key border above a blind fret carved frieze and three glazed doors, with three panelled doors below
247cm. high, 191cm. wide, 47cm. deep; 8ft 1¼in., 6ft. 3¼in., 1ft. 6½in.

Condition Report:
An attractive bookcase. Overall in fair condition with a break and small loss to moulding between left and central door of upper section. Loss to carved spandrel to lower right corner of right door. Old marks and scratches consisent with age and use. Some historic repairs including 'chevron' veneer patches to corners of plinth and some losses at these sites.

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