Furniture, Clocks, Pocket Watches & Tribal Art - 3rd April 2012

Lot 480

A mahogany breakfront library bookcase

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £950

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Description

A mahogany breakfront library bookcase, of small proportions, the moulded cornice with a reeded frieze above a pair of astragal glazed doors, with false stepped sides enclosing adjustable shelves above a conforming panel door base with an adjustable shelf to a plinth base, 19th century and later, 71.25in (181cm) h, 45in (114cm) w, 15in (38cm) d. Provenance: From the estate of Philip Parker, the Bada antiques dealer, based on the Fulham Road, London.