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A very fine and unusual pair of English two-tiered bookcases of figured wood from the Edwardian era, crafted in the …
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A very fine and unusual pair of English two-tiered bookcases of figured wood from the Edwardian era, crafted in the Georgian style with exquisite palisander veneers, most likely created for a British officer in colonial India (The Raj).
Each bookcase is a grand, two-section piece of furniture that demonstrates the rich wood textures common in British cabinetmaking of this period.
While sharing some visual characteristics with the Anglo-Indian style — which often blends traditional English forms with exotic local materials — its details align closely with Georgian era designs.
The upper section is a display cabinet featuring a pair of large astragal-glazed doors, using a decorative wooden lattice (glazing bars) to hold the multiple individual glass panes in place. Inside, the cabinet contains several adjustable shelves for books or collectibles.
The lower section or base consists of a set of solid, paneled cabinet doors that offer concealed storage, and rests on a molded plinth base, providing a sturdy and traditional foundation.
Decoratively, each bookcase is crowned with a molded cornice. Small, intricate bronzed metal reliefs are visible on the frieze (the horizontal band above the doors) and on the corners of the lower section, adding a touch of elegance without overwhelming the natural beauty of the wood. Notably here, a pair of opposing griffins or winged sphinxes flanking a central foliage or urn motif.
Anglo-Indian furniture is a distinguished hybrid style that emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries, blending British Regency and traditional Georgian forms with the exceptional materials available in the Empire's colonies.
Each bookcase's dimensions: H 87 1/2 inches x W 51 inches x D 15 1/2 inches
Two available - Individually priced - $18,950 each bookcase
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- Dimensions
- 51ʺW × 15.5ʺD × 87.5ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Glass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Fine antique condition - Wear commensurate with age and use - Please see accompanying photos Fine antique condition - Wear commensurate with age and use - Please see accompanying photos less
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