A George IV brass-inlaid mahogany bookcase, early 19th century

A George IV brass-inlaid mahogany bookcase, early 19th century

the breakfronted upper section with a moulded pediment above four glazed and brass moulded doors each enclosing five adjustable shelves, the lower section with four reading slides above panelled cupboard doors with scrolled foliate brass inlay on a plinth base, carcass with chalk inscription W. H. Hume and printed trade labels reading THE PANTECHNICON / BELGRAVE SQUARE with ink inscription W. H. Hume Esq / March 12th 1907

319cm. wide, 256cm. high; 10ft. 5¾in., 8ft. 5in.