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Upright Book Cabinet
80623
Height
39 1/4" (99.5 cm)
Width
29 1/1" (76 cm)
Depth
9" (23 cm)
This mahogany book cabinet is a little different to most in that the height is increased rather than the width when in use.
The majority of such cabinets were intended to sit on a campaign chest. It can be seen by the shelves that it was always meant to open this way. The shelves are adjustable to a number of different heights and are faced with a rounded moulding. When closed the cabinet has 2 lugs to help locate the sides to each other. An unusual variant on the portable bookcase. Mid to late 19th Century.
The majority of such cabinets were intended to sit on a campaign chest. It can be seen by the shelves that it was always meant to open this way. The shelves are adjustable to a number of different heights and are faced with a rounded moulding. When closed the cabinet has 2 lugs to help locate the sides to each other. An unusual variant on the portable bookcase. Mid to late 19th Century.
Height
39 1/4" (99.5 cm)
Width
29 1/1" (76 cm)
Depth
9" (23 cm)
Period
Mid to late 19th century
Medium
Mahogany
Origin
England
Exhibitions
Lieutenant Wilmot's Bungalow