A pair of satinwood, purplewood, marquetry and parcel gilt breakfront low bookcases in the Georg...

A pair of satinwood, purplewood, marquetry and parcel gilt breakfront low bookcases in the George III Neoclassical style Apparently adapted as a pair of bookcases from one larger piece of 19th century case furniture Each with a marble top above a flute inlaid frieze, over three brass grill inset doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, interspersed with four engaged reeded Corinthian columnar angles, with a berried foliate and flowerhead inlaid frieze below, on ring turned tapering toupie feet, restorations, each approximately: 142cm wide x 45cm deep x 103cm high, (55 1/2in wide x 17 1/2in deep x 40 1/2in high) (2) Footnotes: Provenance The offered pair of low bookcases were inherited by the present owner and vendor from his mother, after they had previously formed part of the furnishings of the latter's house in Chelsea Square. It is believed that they have been in the family for approximately 75 years or possibly more. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing