This is a very large and particularly imposing open bookcase. It is made in mahogany and is late Victorian dating to around 1880. It is an excellent piece. The broad top has a fine backsplat detail. The top is stepped. The corners are chamfered with ecanthus carved detail top and bottom and it stands on a plinth base with a central cutout. The shelves are adjustable. The bookcase is particularly large at 16 inches deep and 43 inches high and is 68 inches wide. The mahogany is a wonderful rich colour.

The bookcase has marks to the top - see photo and the shelves (solid mahogany and dating to the same period) - are replacements.

This bookcase came from Hawarden Castle, the lifetime home of the British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone 1809 -1898. The Castle is still owned by descendants of Gladstone and so it is a possibility that this particular bookcase belonged to Gladstone.

I don't think you will ever see as good an open bookcase as this on Ebay again. This is the sort of piece that would be tiddied out of its tiny mind and put into a London Antique shop for thousands of pounds. It is a good thing and will look wonderful when filled with books.

If you are looking for a delivery you might try Deborahpaul couriers who do regular runs North and South and are very reasonable. Ask for Paul on 07890926530. Alternatively you might try Easimove on 01432 273535 or email them for a quote on easimove@aol.co.uk. They advertise cheap rates throughout England Scotland and Wales.  Collection is from Mold postcode CH74LA.

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I have a number of really good things on ebay this week including some top quality furnishing pieces so please click on the right hand of your screen on shop items in WARWICK HOUSE ANTIQUES to see if there is anything else that catches your eye or click on this link  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Warwick-House-Antiques or why not go to MY EBAY and click WARWICK HOUSE ANTIQUES into your favourite sellers and then you can see each week what I have found for ebay.