EXQUISITE ANTiQUE BURR WALNUT STEEPLE GOTHIC REVIVAL LIBRARY BOOKCASE DRESSER

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1860 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Library bookcase with Steeple top made in the Gothic Revival taste

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

The bookcase is exquisite, deigned for a library but naturally it can sit anywhere, it is finished in Burr Walnut which is rare for an antique piece, the timber is absolutely golden and simply glows in the right light. The shelves are all removable and or height adjustable so it can take any size book, the piece comes complete with the original key which operates the locks, they are very old so they have some character but work fine

Condition wise we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, they will have normal age and use related patina marks here and there but honestly to me it look gallery perfect for the period

The top comes off for ease of transport so you have two main sections

Dimensions

Height:- 226cm

Width:- 188cm

Depth:- 40.5cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid

Condition

Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition

Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.