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

 

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