Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Walnut, Library Cabinet, Edwardian, Circa 1910

Our Stock # 18.9656

This is an antique glazed bookcase. An English, walnut library cabinet, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. 

Established during the Industrial Revolution as the communal church for newly built merchants houses, St. Stephen's of Westbourne Park in London was erected after 1855 as part of the 'For Building and Promoting the Building of Additional Churches in Populous Parishes' Act of Parliament. Built in the gothic style, the church has withstood many renovations and aesthetic changes in its time, including the removal of its spire after WWII left it unstable and a thorough overhaul to battle subsidence in the last decade.

• Superb cabinetry with a wonderful personalised plate adding to the appeal
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
• Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest
• 24 pane glazing in very good condition, with bright appearance

• Arranged as a two door and single door cabinet of three shelves each
• Wide cavetto crown accentuated with quality dentil moulding
• Canted corners hosting Greek influenced reeding
• Both doors dressed with inset, brass lined locks — keys present

• Fan shaped corners to the glazing an eye-catching quartered finish
• Each of the shelves can be removed or arranged through a range of 64cm (25.25")
• Interior hosts an engraved presentation plaque to a vicar, gifted in April 1913
• The whole standing upon a deep plinth foot, open to the panelled rear

This is an appealing antique glazed book case, with a generous size and excellent visual appeal. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 153cm (60.25'')
Max Depth: 34cm (13.5'')
Max Height: 104cm (41'')

Left Shelf Width: 91cm (35.75'')
Left Depth: 24cm (9.5'')

Right Shelf Width: 46cm (18'')
Right Shelf Depth: 24cm (9.5'')

Shelf Height Adjustment: 64cm (25.25'')