Large 19th Century Regency Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase

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A superb late regency flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1830 in date. The decorative ball mounted cornice sits beautifully above … Read more A superb late regency flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1830 in date. The decorative ball mounted cornice sits beautifully above a pair of lancet astragal glazed doors, flanked by further glazed doors, all enclosing adjustable shelves. The doors are divided by diamond carved quarter columns marked with flower heads, the projecting base is fitted with with four drawers in the frieze, over four panel cupboard doors, each opening to a central shelf and flanked and divided by matching decorative carved corner quarter columns. The whole is raised on a plinth base. Complete with working locks and keys. The botanical name for the mahogany this item is made of is swietenia macrophylla and this type of mahogany is not subject to cites regulation. Condition: in excellent original condition having only been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 257 cm x width 294 cm x depth 54 cm. See less