ANTIQUE FRENCH OAK HENRI 11 CARVED TWO-DOOR BOOKCASE/DISPLAY in MIRANDA, New South Wales for sale

Beautiful large antique French Henri 11 style single height two-door bookcase or display cabinet. This piece is definitely antique and we would date it to c1900.
This lovely French oak bookcase has a lovely mellow tone and great warmth to the timber. It has strong grainlines, and presents as a really solid, beautiful piece, with great functionality.
This large, impressive piece features turned side columns and a wonderful overhangng carved pelmet. The doors have glass to the top, giving good visibility to books or precious treasures. The lower closed sections of the doors have beautifully carved central panels, the deep carving featuring vases, flowers and foliage. The interior has four (4) fully adjustable shelves, as well as the base of the cabinet, and more shelving could be added for greater storage. There are also two drawers to the base, again with tasteful carving and fittings. The piece sits on squat bun feet.
This gorgeous piece is 209.5cm in height, 152cm at the widest point across the pelmet which extends far wider than the body of the bookcase, which measures approximately 130cm. The cabinet is 47cm deep, but the pelmet is 59.5cm deep. The internal shelf depth is 37cm.
This piece is in lovely antique condition. As with all antique furniture, age-appropriate wear and character marks should be expected.
This stunning piece will be greatly admired, as well as proving very functional.
Viewing is available at J&A Houghton Antiques,20/205 Port Hacking Road,Miranda. 2228 Tel ******9925 + click to reveal 
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