Lot 370 , An Edwardian rosewood banded mahogany serpentine dwarf bookcase, W.5ft 1.5in. D.1ft 6in. H.3ft 3in.

**An Edwardian rosewood banded mahogany serpentine dwarf bookcase, with brass gallery and central door painted with a woman representing Sapphos, flanked by astragal glazed doors on square tapered legs with spade feet, W.5ft 1.5in. D.1ft 6in. H.3ft 3in.
Estimate £600-900

Please note 5% Import duty will be charged on the hammer price.

Overall in fair to good condition, the plum pudding mahogany of good rich colour, top with a number of small scattered dents and cracks running in from both sides, central door with a broad craquelure running through the painted panel, comes with a key but appears to be locked shut, key does work the side doors which have adjustable shelves, minor scuffing around the apron and feet.


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Sold for £700