This early-18th century walnut bookcase is veneered throughout in figured walnut, and is feather banded.
The bold cross-grain mouldings are particularly well executed. The cabinet doors with beautifully-aged, shallow, hand-bevelled plates. Finials later. Brassware probably original.
This has the additional feature of double-dome returns, ie to the sides.
Nb. This form of Queen Anne walnut display cabinet is much rarer than the conventional, more common, and considerably costlier, double-dome bureau bookcases of this period.
This piece can serve either as a bookcase or display cabinet. Over the last 60 years or so we have only handled three period cabinets of this form.
Literature:
See Ralph Edwards CBE, FSA, ‘The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture’, Hamlyn, London (4th Impression 1972) p. 97, ill. 19, for a similarly configured double dome.
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Dimensions:Height: 79.93 in (203 cm)Width: 38.59 in (98 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
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Style:Queen Anne(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Walnut
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:1710-1719
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1710
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Condition:GoodReplacements made: A few veneers have been re-attached historically. Bun feet restored and are intact in their original positions. All as one would expect with a piece of this age. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Lymington, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: BHA 1080Seller: LU4081126876832
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