It is our pleasure to have the opportunity to present, for your consideration, this Fabulous Walnut Victorian Two Door Step-back Bookcase with Two Bottom Drawers and Fancy Carved Geometric Gallery (Circa: 1880). This lovely Bookcase weighs approximately 145 pounds and measures 76 ¾ in height (from the floor to the gallery top), 49 ½ in width, and 19 ¼ in depth. The dimensions of each of the four adjustable, removable shelves are 9 ½ in depth by 46 ¼ in width. This fabulous Victorian Bookcase has its original finish which shows some expected wear, original hardware, and original wavy glass doors. Details that are simple, elegant and lovely are found on this wonderful Walnut Victorian Two Door Step-back Bookcase. Moreover, regarding provenance, we were informed that this piece appeared on the set of the Sleepy Hollow TV series. The fancy Geometric incised carved Gallery is adorned with a central raised horizontal burl panel and accented with carved rosettes on the shoulders. Fluted edges complete the top and elegant scalloped and vertical incised carved burl moulding is found beneath the top just above the lovely original glass doors. The lovely original glass doors are encased in picture frame moulding. The right door has an intact lock and a working key is included. There are four original fluted front shelves behind the doors that are completely adjustable and hence can be configured to meet your display needs. Each of these shelves measures 9 ½ deep by 46 ¾ long. The elegance continues on the front sides of the bookcase body which are graced with handsome fluted moulding with incised carved sconces on top. Additional storage opportunity is found in the two handsome dovetailed drawers with burl accents, intact locks, and original fancy heavy brass hardware. Fluted sconces adorn the sides of these handsome drawers and a lovely geometric apron beneath these drawers completes this fabulous bookcase. This beautiful Walnut Victorian Two Door Step-back Bookcase with Two Bottom Drawers and Fancy Carved Geometric Gallery is wearing its original finish, is in excellent condition for its age, and would be a lovely edition to any room of your home or office. It will provide ample storage and display opportunity for your special books or collectibles. Dont miss out on the opportunity to own and enjoy this special bookcase. You can find Victorian bookcases, but many of them no longer have their original Galleries intact. Novice antique collectors should be aware that any antique over 100 years old will have some type(s) of slight or minor imperfections or marks of character. It is exactly these time-acquired features that intrigue collectors to ponder about how the piece must have been used and by whom. Such marks of use and character only add to the authenticity, charm, and desirability of the piece. All Sales are Final. Due to e-Bays new policy regarding contact information, we are only able to provide you with the names of the shippers and you will need to do an internet search to find their contact information. We hope that e-Bay will revise. This very inconvenient policy change in the near future. Meanwhile, here are the shippers names. Please visit our e-Bay Store for additional fine items and feel free to stop by our facility to see any of our items in person if you are in our area. Our excellent customer feedback record is a testament to the fact that this philosophy works extremely well for everyone. This Fabulous Walnut Victorian Two Door Step-back Bookcase with Two Bottom Drawers and Fancy Carved Geometric Gallery (Circa: 1880)! The item “Fabulous Large Walnut Victorian Original Finish Wavy Glass Bookcase with Gallery” is in sale since Sunday, April 5, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Bookcases”. The seller is “dandkantiques” and is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
- Age: 1800-1899
- Region of Origin: America
- Style: Victorian
- Material: Walnut
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1899
- Type: Bookcases
