Antique Bookcase in Mahogany

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Neo-Gothic style bookcase in mahogany, interior in oak and fir. Central drop-leaf drawer concealing internal cabinet with open compartments, drawers, … Read more Neo-Gothic style bookcase in mahogany, interior in oak and fir. Central drop-leaf drawer concealing internal cabinet with open compartments, drawers, central door and top in red leather, veneered and bipartite front with elliptical maple fillets. Lower doors veneered with elliptical maple fillets repeating the drawer above, bracket feet. Upper part with glass doors with overlapping Gothic arches, cymatium with inlaid maple band, adjustable internal shelves with lateral rack. England, first quarter of the 19th century. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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