A REGENCY MAHOGANY BOOKCASE-CABINET

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY BOOKCASE-CABINET
CIRCA 1810, POSSIBLY BY GILLOWS

The upper section with open shelves flanked by foliate corbels, the base with a pair of panelled cabinet doors flanked by similar corbels on a plinth
89in. (226cm.) high, 40in. (102cm.) wide, 13in.(33cm.) deep

Lot Essay

The reeded uprights with foliate scrolled ends, molded panelled doors and rich flamed veneers all appear on the suite of library bookcases supplied by Gillows for Wilbraham Egerton (d.1856) at Tatton Park, Cheshire in 1811 (N. Goodison and J. Hardy, 'Gillows at Tatton Park, F.H.S.J., pl.6A and B, 7A and B).