ARTS & CRAFTS BOOKCASE BY SHAPLAND & PETTER
The upper part having a breakfront cornice over an embossed, repousse copper panel “Reading Maketh A Full Man”, three clear glass panelled doors with gilded lead lattice lights in tulip design
Internally fitted with shelves which have the original freeze decoration to each, below slatted sides above an open cupboard and drawer below, flanked by a pair of linenfold carved panelled doors, raised on square legs and pad feet, the whole piece fitted with original copper fittings and locks
S&P marks to all locks which have original key
S&P Design Number 1461 by William Cowie see Shapland & Peter of Barnstable by Daryl Bennett
Circa 1880
Excellent original condition with lovely colour and without restoration we have only given the piece a light polish
Height: 210cm Width: 138cm Depth: 49cm max
Price: SOLD