Teak Pondicherry Showcase Display Bookcase, 1900s

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Solid teak bookcase with two doors on the front, each consisting of three glass panes of the same size and … Read more Solid teak bookcase with two doors on the front, each consisting of three glass panes of the same size and two smaller ones at the top and bottom. Small wooden bars are pegged and chamfered on their faces. There is also a frame inside the doors. The key, keyhole, and lock are made of iron, original, and in perfect working order.
The uprights are straight at the bottom with a protruding, chamfered wooden strip forming a plinth.
On the sides, this piece of furniture is made up of large panels and smaller ones at the bottom with strips all around.
At the back, there is a grid with crossbars and uprights holding the small panels at the bottom.
The entire piece is pegged together.
Inside, this piece has four fixed shelves, positioned at the same level as the door bars.
At the top, the cornice is fitted with a half-round molding and a thin square.

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Period: 1900

Excellent condition. Restored in our workshop in accordance with best practices.
Finish: waxed furniture on a hard base

Dimensions:
Width: 112 cm
Depth: 55 cm
Height: 179 cm See less