Antique Astragal Glazed Bookcase, English, Display Book Cabinet, Victorian, 1880

Our Stock # 25762

This is an antique astragal glazed bookcase. An English, mahogany and marble display book cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

• Elegant Victorian library bookcase with attractive proportion and fine craftsmanship
• Quality stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues
• Astragal glazed doors bathe the interior with natural light, ideal for larger volume books
• Interior replete with a pair of shelves, removable with eleven slide-in positions
  
  
• Substantial Belgian marble plinth top accentuates the bookcase
• Presenting an ivy green hue, the marble rich with vein interest
• Right hand door dressed with an ebonised inset, working lock — key present
• Shelf depth accommodates larger volumes, at a measurement of 27cm (10.75'')
  
  
• Fascinating quartet of drawers reside along the lower edge of the interior
• Each finished with a small wooden pull and inlaid lock escutcheons — key absent
• The bookcase standing upon shaped bracket feet at each corner
• Rear panelled for attractive appearance when free-standing, whilst the plinth top is removable

This is a superb example of Victorian display furniture, presenting a refined and practical solution for the library, drawing room, or hallway. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 101cm (39.75'')
Max Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')
Max Height: 123cm (48.5'')

Shelf Depth: 27cm (10.75'')