Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Description:

Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, England, 1810-20, the molded and cockbeaded cornice over upper section with four mullioned glass doors enclosing a shelved interior, over conforming lower section with reeded moldings and fitted with four cockbeaded doors housing a shelved interior, on bracket feet, ht. 84 1/2, wd. 94, dp. 19 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Scattered chips and scratches to outer edges, feet and corners. Loss of keyhole mount to one front door, some separation between door fronts and molding, and usage wear to bottom shelves. Two small cracks to glass on one mullioned door. One small hole (top portion) and several cracks to back panels (lower portion).

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