Lot Essay
Designs for library bookcases with triangular pediments to the ends are illustrated in Gillows Furniture Designs, 1760-1800, edited and introduced by Lindsay Boynton, figures 168 & 169
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A George III mahogany and inlaid breakfront library bookcase
In the manner of Gillows, the upper part with a moulded dentil cornice flanked by triangular pediments with fluted and moulded crossbanded frieze with cavetto mouldings above, the upper part fitted with adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of octagonal and lozenge shaped glazed astragal doors to the centre, flanked by similar pairs of glazed astragal doors to the sides, the lower part with a moulded edge and fitted with adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of crossbanded and strung panel doors, flanked by similar pairs of panel doors to the sides, on moulded plinth base, some doors re-hung
170½in. (433cm.) wide, 116in. (295cm.) high, 20½in. (52cm.) deep
In the manner of Gillows, the upper part with a moulded dentil cornice flanked by triangular pediments with fluted and moulded crossbanded frieze with cavetto mouldings above, the upper part fitted with adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of octagonal and lozenge shaped glazed astragal doors to the centre, flanked by similar pairs of glazed astragal doors to the sides, the lower part with a moulded edge and fitted with adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of crossbanded and strung panel doors, flanked by similar pairs of panel doors to the sides, on moulded plinth base, some doors re-hung
170½in. (433cm.) wide, 116in. (295cm.) high, 20½in. (52cm.) deep
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