18th Sep, 2021 10:30
The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
AN EARLY VICTORIAN OAK LIBRARY BOOKCASE
EARLY VICTORIAN OAK LIBRARY BOOKCASE,
the moulded cornice with adjustable shelving below, enclosed by three straight astragal glazed doors, the base enclosed by three moulded panel doors, on a box base, 190cm wide
Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
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Sold for £800
Estimated at £300 - £500
Condition Report
Condition is generally good.
There are some areas of age and use related wear, including one or two splits to the side panels. The left hand side remains unpolished, and has a brass attachment. This side would have likely at one point been attached to another library bookcase, hence it remaining upolished.
The central cupboard door is missing a handle. The locks have been removed from all but the two side glazed doors. Shelving in base, though this does not appear to correspond with the middle glazed door. Additional images available.
244cm high, 42cm deep.
None of the panes cracked, unfortunately we cannot speak to their originality; no immediately obvious signs of worm but unfortunately we are unable to examine 100% of the item; marks, stains, scuffs etc, some visible splits and marks to band of veneer beneath cornice
Shelf depth is 24.5cm. The shelving is adjustable so height can be modified.
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