A Regency rosewood bookcase with breakfront shape, offered in good condition. (English, Circa 1810)
A fine quality bookcase, the top section having 4 astragal glazed doors with working locks and keys and 6 height adjustable shelves inside.
The base has 4 panelled doors and a deep secretaire drawer with brass lion mask handles. The drawer pulls open and the front folds down to create a workspace with tan leather inset writing surface and the inside is fitted with pigeon holes and small drawers.
A further 5 shelves in the base cupboards, behind panelled doors with working locks and key.
Beautiful rosewood colour and well proportioned, this bookcase would be a positive addition to any home or office.
W 168cm/66" D max 42cm/16.5" H max 204cm/80.25" Base H 99cm/39"
Top section interior left & right W 40cm/15.75" D 25cm/10" H 90.5cm/35.5"
Top section interior centre W 71cm/28" D 30cm/12" H 90.25cm/35.5"
Base interior left & right cupboards W 38cm/15" D 30cm/12" H 78cm/30.5"
Base interior centre cupboard W 80cm/31.5" D 38cm/15" H 52.5cm/20.5"
