Large Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Books - Science

Large Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Books - Science**RESERVED** A large Regency brass inlaid mahogany bookcase with four folio compartments. The dentil cornice sits above two pairs of doors each inset with brass grills and flanked by a large hinged brass inlaid folio compartment. The hinged doors open to reveal eight adjustable shelves with rose pink dust shields. The whole is raised upon five bracket feet. Working lock and key present for both sections of the bookcase and three of the four folio

boasting navy leather with gilt stamped decoration to the boards

Bookplate to front pastedown for 'William Frederick R

The cane work remains in a very good condition throughout

The glass carrier lifts to reveal a storage compartment beneath

3 adjustment movement and remains in perfect working order

Historic repairs evident verso

The work boasts the most exquisite detail with brass candlesticks

The work has a few light scratches but generally displays extremely well and definitely draws the eye in a room

9 troy ounces (370 grams) and is of large proportions

An unusual and substantial 19th century bronze mermaid candle holder

A foliate apron sits above the legs with the chair back featuring a central carved bird amongst an intricate foliate design within which hide more bird forms

the impasto waves crashing against the hull with the billowing sails delicately highlighted with rays of golden hour light