A George IV mahogany open bookcase

A George IV mahogany open bookcase, circa 1830, the moulded top above three banks of adjustable shelves divided by moulded pilasters and surmounted by scroll carved corbels, on a plinth base, 102cm high, 161cm wide, 33cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, one piece of moulding is Sellotape to one sideAs can be seen in the catalogue image the lower section has some old holes to the backboards - this has possibly been used for hi-fi or entertainment system and this was cut for the wires. It feels like bended cardboard in this area rather than wood - the higher boards are wooden, Some warping to the shelves, there are some pegs missing to secureThere are joints to the last third of the cabinet to the frieze and the lower kick board - the top is one solid plank, the plank is darker in colour than the remaining timber, it is possible there has been some alterations at some point previously.Some colour variation overall, the shelves with signs of age and use Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer