Lot 298 , A late Victorian Sheraton revival marquetry inlaid satinwood bookcase, W.3ft D.1ft 9in. H.6ft 6in.

A late Victorian Sheraton revival marquetry inlaid satinwood bookcase, the arched cornice inlaid with an urn over two plain glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, and bowfront base with two long drawers and square tapered legs united by an X shaped stretcher, W.3ft D.1ft 9in. H.6ft 6in.
Estimate £1,800-2,200

A few very tiny nibbles out of the edge of the veneer running around the top just above the drawers, some sign of wear around the keyholes of the two drawers and some small losses of rosewood veneer from the banding on the legs, other than this extremely good condition, of good rich colour, comes with two keys, one for the upper section and one for the drawers, entered for sale from a local deceased estate.


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Sold for £1,600