CIRCA 1870, ATTRIBUTED TO HOLLAND & SONS

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TWO VICTORIAN LIMED-OAK OPEN BOOKCASES
CIRCA 1870, ATTRIBUTED TO HOLLAND & SONS
Each with adjustable shelves above four doors, the wider bookcase with later knob handles
98 in. (249 cm.) high; 55 in. (140 cm.) wide; 19 in. (48 cm.) deep; and 98 in. (249 cm.) high; 76½ in. (193 cm.) wide; 19 in. (48 cm.) deep (2)

Provenance

Rev. E.P. Baker.

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Lot Essay

The Victorian gothic chamfered and crenellated bookcases reflect the romantic mediaeval style promoted by the architect A.W.N. Pugin's furniture at the New Palace of Westminster and exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition. With their limed finish they relate to the 'Eaton Hall' wardrobe included in this sale (see lot 379).

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