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Antique Maples & Co Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase

Retailed by Maples & Co

Probably made by Edwards & Roberts

A late 19th century mahogany and marquetry inlaid bookcase cabinet. The pierced swan neck pediment above a moulded cornice with Greek key frieze inlaid with anthemions, a pair of astragal glazed doors below enclosing adjustable shelves, flanked by fluted canted corners. The base with a pair of urn inlaid doors enclosing a single adjustable shelf, again with fluted canted corners, standing on shaped plinth base with bracket feet. The door with enamel plaque ‘From Maples & Co London’.

Height 94 1/2″ (240)

Width 44″ (112cm)

Depth 15″ (38cm)

English

Circa 1890