A REGENCY BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD OPEN BOOKCASE

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A REGENCY BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD OPEN BOOKCASE
The moulded cornice above a panelled frieze applied with rosettes and pierced stylised foliate mounts, above six adjustable shelves flanked by panels and conforming mounts, above two pairs of cream silk-backed doors each enclosing two shelves, on a plinth base, the reverse inscribed in chalk 'Broadwood', restorations to shelves, remounted
89½ in. (227 cm.) high; 77 in. (195 cm.) wide; 11½ in. (29 cm.) deep

Lot Essay

A related rosewood cabinet enriched with brass trellis and gilt paw feet, formerly in the collection of the Earls of Londsale at Lowther Castle, Cumbria, was sold Sotheby's New York, 20 November 1981, lot 107.

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