14th Sep, 2019 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Day Two - Part III)

 
  Lot 1756
 

1756

A Regency Mahogany Boxwood Strung and Gilt Metal Mounted Bookcase, early 19th century the...

A Regency Mahogany Boxwood Strung and Gilt Metal Mounted Bookcase, early 19th century the upper section with a pierced brass gallery above fixed shelves flanked by Egyptian Revival mounts, the base with two metal grille doors with gathered silk fabric enclosing two shelves above a breakfront plinth base, 114cm by 34cm by 150cm

Sold for £500
Estimated at £350 - £450


 

In good overall condition, with knocks, chips, marks and scratches commensurate with age. Some scored and dark staining to top of base. The left foot on the bookcase is missing. Score and dent to left panel with a further dark score to right side panel.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale (Day Two - Part III), 14th Sep, 2019

Country House Sale (Day Two - Part III)

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