A NEAR PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY BOOKCASE-CABINETS

CIRCA 1825

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A NEAR PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY BOOKCASE-CABINETS
CIRCA 1825
Each with triangular pediment with scrolled sides above a pair of glazed cupboard doors, two drawers and a pair of cupboard doors enclosing an adjustable shelf, one drawer to each stamped PHENES & WILLIAMSON/Cabinet/Upholstery & Carpet/Manufacturers LONDON WALL LONDON, the upper section fitted for electricity
Each 96¾ in. (246 cm.) high; one 46½ in. (121 cm.) wide, 13½ in. (34.5 cm.) deep; the other 43½ in. (111 cm.) wide, 13¼ in. (34 cm.) deep (2)

Lot Essay

The firm of Phene & Williamson is recorded on New Broad Street from 1822-40 as cabinetmakers, upholsterers and auctioneers, but the apparently extensive business also included appraisals and the sale of Turkey carpets and iron safes (G. Beard and C. Gilbert, Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, Leeds, 1986, pg. 693.).

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