george ii bookcase by john franklin

A mid 18th century George II mahogany cabinet bookcase by John Franklin of London. The bookcase comprises a cabinet top with a pair of astragal doors and two solid mahogany adjustable shelves that slide out. The cupboard base has a pair of doors with recessed fielded panels and inside two adjustable oak shelves that have mahogany front edges. The inside left hand door of the cabinet base has a maker's label "John Franklin cabinet maker & upholsterer, At the sign of the chair in Bell Court, Doctor's Commons London". This area of London in the mid 18th century had a community of cabinet maker's, carvers, upholsterers and other artists. The bookcase has a dental moulded cornice, shaped bracket feet and the interior has attractive brass hardware but old replaced locks. This very neat sized bookcase is in good condition. (Circa 1750) Height 191cm (75.2 inches) Width 100cm (39.4 inches) Depth 46.5cm (18.3 inches) George II Bookcase by John Franklin

Antiques.co.uk Ref: N76JF75FF

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Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd are a British antiques business specialising in furniture, with a substantial range of antique clocks, scientific objects, ceramics, antique glass and metal ware. The antiques for sale on our website are also on show in our antique shop in Newcastle upon Tyne. All of our antique furniture and furnishings are meticulously sourced to ensure consistently high quality. We are also approved members of both LAPADA and CINOA antique dealers trade associations.

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