Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase, 19th Century

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This is a beautiful antique victorian sheraton revival top quality flame mahogany and marquetry inlaid bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich … Read more This is a beautiful antique victorian sheraton revival top quality flame mahogany and marquetry inlaid bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany and attributed to the renowned london cabinet makers, edwards & roberts, circa 1890 in date. Inlaid throughout with boxwood and ebony stringing with satin wood crossbanding, the flared cornice with a continuous stepped border above a frieze inlaid with marquetry swags. This magnificent bookcase features two astragal glazed doors in the upper section enclosing shelves which can all be adjusted according to the height of your books. The lower section has two panelled doors finely inlaid with urn trophies and they open to reveal a spacious cupboard with shelf. The shelves are all original and the bookcase back is also made from solid mahogany. Raised on a skirted plinth there is no mistaking its superb quality and very grand design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and stand proud in whichever room you choose to display it. Complete with working locks and key. 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 condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 210 cm x width 121 cm x depth 48 cm See less