Portable Antique Bookshelves
Portable Antique Bookshelves
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Reference
5837
These mahogany shelves are made to a simple but effective design that was also used for washstands by a number of the London makers.
The shelves are supported by brass standards, with steel rods which unscrew to allow the shelves to flat pack. The crest rail to the top shelf is also removable. These shelves could be hung or stood on a flat surface. Late 19th century.
Assembled dimensions are given.
Dimensions:
Height
60.5 cm / 23 13⁄16"
Width
91.5 cm
/ 36 3⁄32"
Depth
18.5 cm
/ 7 5⁄16"
Period
Late 19th Century
Medium
Mahogany & Brass
Country
England
Exhibitions
At Ease Gentlemen
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