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Title: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: babapmbt on March 02, 2010, 09:01:06 pm

I recently acquired this piece of furniture.  I am told that it is an antique bowed breakfront bookcase.  I am very interested in knowing as much as possible about it, like style, period, manufacturer, if it is an American or English piece, and present value.  I can find no markings concerning maker.  It is 86" high and 81" wide.  Any information would be so very much appreciated.

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: railman44 on March 03, 2010, 05:54:40 am

Looks to me like it should contain cut glass, fine china, etc.   ???

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: KC on March 03, 2010, 08:15:11 pm

Looks like an American reproduction of an English piece!

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: regularjoe2 on March 04, 2010, 01:52:39 am

Your cabinet appears to be in very good condition , babapmbt .

I'm curious to know if the shelves are slightly notched on the ends, where they sit on the notched rests .
Also am curious to know if any of the wood panels in your cabinet 'float' (in otherwords , are they all glued to the frame elements , or not) ?

Have you checked everywhere (back/bottom/top/hardware/etc.) for marks/tags etc ?

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: scanr.man on March 04, 2010, 03:48:33 am

Usually if it doesn't have any marks, it has been reconditioned without caring to keep the original marks or it's a fake. This one seems to be in a very good shape so it was probably reconditioned. And it does look english, I don't know if it's an american reproduction though...

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: KC on March 04, 2010, 01:16:01 pm

It is a mahogany breakfront bookcase

Can you post pics of the sides of the pulled out drawers.

Also, post pics of the notches to adjust the bookshelves.

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: babapmbt on March 09, 2010, 03:09:21 pm

In answering your questions, as far as I can tell the shelves are notched.  The question was asked, "Also am curious to know if any of the wood panels in your cabinet 'float' (in otherwords, are they all glued to the frame elements, or not) ?"  The back panels appear to be in grooves but I can not seem to move or shift them.  I have attached some more pictures: close ups of the draws and adjustable shelves.  I will post again to add more pictures.  Thank you for your input thus far.  Any additional information will be greatly appreciated.  Looking forward to your replies.

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: babapmbt on March 09, 2010, 03:15:03 pm

additional pictures

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: KC on March 09, 2010, 05:38:44 pm

I am rethinking my original post about it being American made.

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: D&b antiques on March 10, 2010, 09:20:11 am

Your cabinet Design, is that of. Thomas ( Sheraton) Flame Mahogany, Circa 1820 to 1850.

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: babapmbt on March 11, 2010, 10:19:47 pm

Thank you to D&b antiques for the information on design.  Would any of you know what the possible value of this piece is at this time?  Thank you all for your input.

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: D&b antiques on March 12, 2010, 10:33:52 am

$3,500.00 Dollars

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: Chinese Antique Furniture on March 12, 2010, 10:49:02 am

Heck of a nice piece of furniture!!

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: KC on March 12, 2010, 01:29:47 pm

In my area $3,000 to $4,000 if in great shape!

Title: Re: Antique breakfront bookcase
Post by: luxetveritas on March 14, 2010, 11:41:19 am

I bought a similar piece a few years ago, and I love it! Wonderful bookcase!