Pair of Part-Victorian Burr Walnut Open Bookcases
These bookcases have been reconstructed from a Victorian burr walnut piano, by a master English cabinet maker. Typical of a Victorian piano are the beautiful burr walnut veneers. The shark’s tooth shelf supports & the general construction of these bookcases is are superb.
Measurements
31 1/2″ (80cm) wide.
11 3/4″ (30cm) deep.
38″ (97cm) high
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