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20th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

$4,118.85
£3,000
€3,566.58
CA$5,772.18
A$5,844.47
CHF 3,324.90
MX$71,028.68
NOK 39,302.03
SEK 39,095.56
DKK 26,661.07

About the Item

For sale is a good quality four door breakfront bookcase of small proportions. The top of the bookcase has four glazed doors each opening to reveal adjustable shelves. Below this, in the base section, there is a small writing slide, below a single drawer and above a further three graduated drawers below. The side sections each have a drawer to the top, above a cupboard door opening to reveal a shelf in each. The piece is in excellent condition having been unused and in storage for many years. Possibly by Arthur Brett of Norwich. Measures: Width 49”, depth 17.5”, height 80”.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S25-2861stDibs: LU2494313081891

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