Bookcases &Wardrobes
Antique "Encyclopedia Britannica"Bookcase c.1890-1900
Item #: AF1821
Description: 3 shelf bookcase originally designed to hold the complete set of "Encyclopedia Britannica" Ninth Edition, American Reprint set. Bright, original graphics on upper back. Casters.
Materials: Walnut.
Dimensions: Height: 45-1/2". Width: 30". Depth: 10-1/2".
Locality and Period: c.1890-1900.
Comments: Originally used to store encyclopedia set, but a useful size for any book collection.
Price: ***SOLD***



Carved Oak 2 Door, 2 Drawer Bookcase c.1890
Item #: AF1579
Description: 2 door bookcase with shaped and carved top gallery having turned corner finials. Locking carved frame doors with glazed inserts (hairline crack in lower left door glass). 4 adjustable interior shelves. 2 dovetail constructed doors below with stamped brass pulls. Molded base with casters.
Materials: Oak. Glass front doors. Brass pulls.
Dimensions: Height: 75". Width: 45". Depth: 14-1/2".
Locality and Period: Likely Grand Rapids. c.1890.
Comments: Nice carved details. Practical size useful as a bookcase or display cabinet.
Price: ***SOLD***


