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Magazine Rack Walnut Centennial Exhibition, circa 1876

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Fine quality American magazine rack (also known as a canterbury) exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia in 1876. Unusual to find an American example, as most are of English manufacture and quite ubiquitous. Of Charles Eastlake design, the open fretwork to the top and sides; the Fine figured walnut to the body and drawer front with highly carved handle; the Fine quality wood grain and patina throughout, make this an exceptional example of Americana. The emblem and logo to the mid front panel further enhance the desirability of this magazine rack and gives provenance to the “International Exhibition, Memorial Hall 1876”. This event was also referred to as the Philadelphia World’s Fair of 1876. The typewriter and telephone were new inventions introduced at this important exposition, which was host to 35 countries opening May 10 and running to November 10, 1876 in celebration of our nation’s 100th anniversary.

A canterbury such as this example would have been used for sheet music, papers, and documents, as well as for magazines and newspapers, in homes of the wealthy and was a definite symbol of upper society.

Dimensions: 35 1/2″ high x 19 1/2″ wide x 14 1/4″ deep

Provenance: Same family owned the piece from it’s original manufacture in 1876. Passed down in the family to California where I acquired it in a 1978 estate sale. It has been in my personal collection for 40 years.

Attributed to:

Charles Locke Eastlake (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)

Style:

Victorian(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

WalnutFretwork

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

1876

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Incline Village, NV

Reference Number:

Seller: LU97328839353

China Cabinet

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Extremely fine French mahogany biblioteque with exquisite ormolu mounts, by A. Beurdeley, Paris. The Beurdeley family were a flourishing dynasty of three generations of fine quality cabinetmakers working from 1818-1895. The firm was particularly well known for its exceptional metalwork, most commonly basing their designs on important eighteenth century examples. Their mercurial gilding and hand chasing are often of such a high standard that it is difficult to distinguish them from late eighteenth century work. The founder of the dynasty Jean Beurdeley (1772-1853) was a Burgundian craftsman conscripted into the Napoleonic army. After hostilities ended in 1815 he settled in Paris opening a shop for curiosités and working as a latter day marchand mercier. Initially based on the rue Saint-Honoré, in 1840 Beurdeley moved to the famous Hanover Pavilion situated on the corner of rue Louis-Legrand and boulevard des Italiens, and the business was run by his only surviving son, Louis-Auguste-Alfred (1808-1882). This successful business, which had numerous official commissions including in 1853 the marriage coffer for the Empress Eugénie, was continued by Louis’ son, Alfred-Emmanuel-Louis (1847-1919). The business continued in its traditional style with very few variations until 1895. Alfred, along with the most famous artists of the period, took part in the 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle, where he won the gold medal. Following on from this glory he went on to open a shop in New York. His participation in the 1883 Amsterdam Universal Exhibition drew even further attention to his work, and possibly as a result he was awarded the Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur, France’s highest official mark of recognition. The incredible quality of each generations work ranked the firm of Beurdeley as pre-eminent amongst Parisian makers of meubles de luxe. Bibliography: Ledoux – Lebard, Denise. Les Ébénistes du XIXe siècle, Les Editions de L’Amateur, (Paris), 1984; pp. 75-82. Mestdagh, Camille & Lécoules, Pierre. L’Ameublement d’Art Français, 1850-1900, Les Editions de L’Amateur, (Paris), 2010; pp.262-276. Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions – London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851-1900, Antique Collectors’ Club, (Woodbridge, UK), 1984 ; pps. 175, 247, 269, 270, 290, 298.

Creator:

Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley(Cabinetmaker)

Dimensions:

Height: 76.5 in (194.31 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)

Style:

Louis XVI(In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

MahoganyOrmoluCast,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

1870

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

New Haven, CT

Reference Number:

Seller: LU1329212249303

Superb Victorian Walnut Breakfronted Bookcase

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Sn4851 fine quality and very elegant Victorian cabinet of breakfronted design, having stunning figured walnut top above projecting, mirrored door flanked by superb quality drop carvings top the top and base, all flanked by further glazed cabinet doors. Each door is fitted with original working lock, key and a tassel and each door encloses 3 height adjustable shelves (only 2 on the photos), all standing on moulded plinth base. This antique Victorian bookcase retains its original finish which has been cleaned, revived and waxed and original patina, all in excellent home ready condition, circa 1870.
Measures: H 48″, W 74.5″, D 18″, D 14″, D 9″ shelves, D 11″ shelves
H 122cm, W 189cm, D 46cm, D 36cm, D 12cm shelves, D 29cm shelves.

Dimensions:

Height: 48.04 in (122 cm)Width: 74.41 in (189 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)

Style:

Victorian(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Walnut

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1870

Condition:

Good

Seller Location:

Whaley Bridge, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: sn4851Seller: LU2273318800242

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase

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Quality antique mahogany astragal glazed breakfront bookcase with dentil cornice, swan neck pediment and beautifully carved centre finial. The breakfront front bookcase top with four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves. The breakfront base with three astragal glazed doors to the centre and two bowed drawers to the sides all with original brass handles. It stands on square tapering reeded legs on spade feet united by a shaped under shelf.

This piece is an exceptional example of design and craftsmanship of the period and is in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Height: 92.52 in (235 cm)Width: 72.05 in (183 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)

Style:

Victorian(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

BrassGlassMahoganyCarvedGlazed

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

1870

Condition:

ExcellentWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Suffolk, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 424Seller: LU5415224770062

19thC English Painted Astragal Glazed Bookcase Cabinet

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circa 1880
19thC English Painted Astragal Glazed Bookcase Cabinet

With keys and working locks
(2 parts)
W126 x D42 x H215

Base: W120 x D42 x H76cm
Top: W126 x D42 x H139cm.

Dimensions:

Height: 84.65 in (215 cm)Width: 49.61 in (126 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Pine

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

1880

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Staffordshire, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 1092Seller: LU5306229762002

Pair 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Whitewashed Bookcases

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Pair 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Whitewashed Bookcases are an amazing find, and perfect for creating symmetry in your favorite room! Beautifully carved from crown to apron, each features an intriguing and unique wire mesh instead of glass, which makes the doors lighter and adds a little bit of Country French charm. Each features a boldly gadrooned crown overlooking the casework, which is dominated by the two full length doors, each fitted on the top two thirds with the aforementioned wire mesh, framed by two tiers of hand-carved molding with subtle acanthus flourishes on the scrolls at the top. The mesh allows one to see the interior, which comes with two full width shelves each on fully adjustable mounts. Below the mesh each door has an exquisitely sculpted panel depicting baskets bursting with flowers and foliage in wonderful relief, surrounded by the same two-tiered molded framework as above. Both doors are flanked by rounded cornerposts carved from the crown to the feet with laurel bundles finished with acanthus flourishes at the base. The apron between is two tiered, with olive sprays above and below, which is set on a graceful contour and centered with an oval medallion carved with florets.
Truly remarkable to find as a pair!
Circa 1870s
Each measures 85H x 56W x 22D.

Dimensions:

Height: 85 in (215.9 cm)Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Louis XVI(In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

BrassOakSteelHand-CraftedHand-Painted

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

1870s

Condition:

GoodRefinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Lovingly whitewashed by our professional in-house staff!

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: 2202-1510Seller: LU926229632482

Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase, 19th Century

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This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date.

The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly carved with rosettes, above three banks of open bookshelves enclosing fourteen adjustable shelves, raised on lions paw feet

Add a touch of elegance to a special room in your home with this stunning bookcase.

Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:
height 155 x width 76 x depth 33

Dimensions in inches:
height 5 feet, 1 inch x width 2 foot, 6 inches x depth 1 foot, 1 inch

Oak
is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus – Latin “oak tree” having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of.

Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture.

Dimensions:

Height: 61.03 in (155 cm)Width: 69.3 in (176 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)

Style:

Victorian(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Oak

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1870

Condition:

Good

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: A2237Seller: LU950628515082

Fine Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

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Sn3533 fine and elegant Victorian bookcase in mahogany with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing 3 height adjustable shelves, projecting base with two cushion shaped drawers and a pair of panelled cupboard doors, flanked by drop carvings, all standing on plinth base. This excellent Victorian chiffonier bookcase / antique bookcase is in wonderful condition throughout, ready to place at home. circa 1870.
Measures: H 91″ W 45″ D 19″.
H 231.5cm W 114.5cm D 48.5cm.

Dimensions:

Height: 91.15 in (231.5 cm)Width: 45.08 in (114.5 cm)Depth: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)

Style:

Victorian(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Mahogany

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1870

Condition:

ExcellentSympathetically restored and ready to place at home.

Seller Location:

Whaley Bridge, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: sn3533Seller: LU2273333887152

Antique Pair Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases 19th Century

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This is a beautiful pair of antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase, Circa 1870 in date.

The bookcases with elegant stepped rectangular cornices, and each with four adjustable shelves. The front of each shelf is fitted with the original brass studded leather decoration, and each bookcase has superbly hand carved corbeils on each side. They are raised on plinth bases.

Add a touch of elegance to a special room in your home with this stunning pair of bookcases.

THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THESE ITEMS ARE MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION.

Condition:
In excellent original condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:
height 153 x width 153 x depth 39

Dimensions in inches:
height 5 foot x width 5 foot x depth 1 foot, 3 inches

Our reference: A3081

Dimensions:

Height: 60.24 in (153 cm)Width: 60.24 in (153 cm)Depth: 15.36 in (39 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Victorian(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Mahogany

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1870

Condition:

Good

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: A3081Seller: LU950632642462

Victorian Revolving Bookcase Antique 1870

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Here we Have a Pretty Victorian Revolving Bookcase.
Circa 1870 The Top of the Bookcase Featuring a Inlaid Central Fan, Satinwood Crossbanding and Boxwood Line Inlays. The Bookcase Stands Upon a Platform Base with Brass Castors.
The Bookcase Spins Freely and Offers Good Storage Space for ones books.
Please fire away with any questions or enquiries – don’t hesitate to get in touch
Will ship to anywhere in the world – please get in touch for a shipping quote.
Presented in great condition ready for home use right away

Dimensions:

Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)

Style:

Victorian(In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Satinwood

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

1870

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Potters Bar, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: LU5875141262492