David Foord-Brown Antiques

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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY AMBOYNA WOOD BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE. WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830.

A handsome cabinet piece unusually veneered in its entirety in amboyna wood (a premium West Indian hardwood with a distinctive burr) The central "breakfront" section with two moulded panelled doors inset with brass grills and flanked by single door cupboards of the same, the whole raised on a plinth base. Of a lovely mellow colour & patination.

Origin: English

Circa:1830

Height: 37 in. (94 cm.) | Width: 72 in. (183 cm.) | Depth: 16in. (41 cm.)

Availability: Sold

Stock Ref: AT10263

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