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Highly collectable, fully restored, victorian circa 1860, pitch pine library bookcase based on the original samuel pepys 1666 pieces currently … Read more Highly collectable, fully restored, victorian circa 1860, pitch pine library bookcase based on the original samuel pepys 1666 pieces currently on display in oxford university this bookcase is basically the birthplace of the free-standing bookcase as we know it today, in 2016 they celebrated their 350th anniversary, these are mid 19th century examples hand made by a master craftsman, every single piece of wood has been hand cut, it is exquisite craftsmanship that you rarely see in period pitch pine I will include below the history of the pieces in their original form, these bookcases are historically important, the originals are in the samuel pepys library in the magdalene college of oxford university, there is one in the victorian and albert museum. This piece has been fully restored by my master craftsman carpenter and victorian trained french polisher, it is the finest example available for sale anywhere in the world today. Dimensions height:- 196 cm width:- 110 cm depth:- 39.5 cm See less
- Dimensions
- 43.31ʺW × 15.35ʺD × 77.17ʺH
- Styles
- Contemporary
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Pine
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Refinished Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Refinished less
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