Carved Bookcase by R. J. Horner Wonderful mahogany bookcase attributed to R.J. Horner, NYC.
There is a dental molding below the cornice top. The front top features a
mask at either end and in the middle with profuse carvings between them.
There is a three dimensionally carved woman on each side of the case with
lion and fruit carvings beneath. There are a pair of winged griffins above
each front foot. The feet are decorated with a carved mask. There is an
intricate carved molding around each of the doors. It has four adjustable
mahogany shelves. The shelf supports are new. The number "1253" is
stenciled on the back (see photo). Horner would often use a number to
indicate the various model of furniture that was being offered. The
identical bookcase in oak is shown on page 70 of "Victorian Decor" by Martin
M. May. A great bookcase by one of the premier furniture makers of the
period!
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 66"H x 63.5"W x 18.5"D
Finish: Excellent original
Price: $9,950.00
 

Pair of Horner Carved Mahogany Bookcases Wonderful matched pair of mahogany bookcases attributed to
R.J. Horner, NYC. There is a dental molding below the cornice top. The
front top features a mask at either end and in the middle with profuse
carvings between them. There is a three dimensionally carved woman on each
side of the case with lion and fruit carvings beneath. There are a pair of
winged griffins above each front foot. The feet are decorated with a carved
mask. There is an intricate carved molding around each of the doors. Each
bookcase has four adjustable mahogany shelves. The shelf supports are new.
They both have the number "1253" stenciled on the back (see photo). Horner
would often use these numbers to indicate the various models of
furniture that they offered. These bookcases are identical in style. One
has the original recessed castors but they were removed on the other. The
finish on the one to the left in the photo is a bit lighter and smoother
than the one on the right side. The identical bookcase in oak is shown on
page 70 of "Victorian Decor" by Martin M. May. A great pair of bookcases by
one of the premier furniture makers of the period!
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 66"H x 63.5"W x 18.5"D
Finish: One is in excellent original finish. The other is fair to good
finish with slight crazing.
Price: $18,950.00 for the pair
 

Four Door Carved Cherry Bookcase Four door carved cherry bookcase with a wonderful open carved
crest in the middle and an original brass gallery over each side section.
The two taller side sections have carvings in the top corners of the doors
and rope twist columns on the sides. (The original glass in the left
section has a crack in the very top. We wanted to keep the original glass
but this could easily be replaced with a new piece of glass if so desired.)
There are interesting carvings on the tops of each section and the two
middle drawers. There are three adjustable original shelves. The shelves
and back of the bookcase are made of oak.
(There are two age splits in the back of the bookcase - these do not affect
the structure and are not visible when the bookcase is filled with books.)
The three small brass knobs on the doors (see photo) are actually pulls/keys
that can be used to open and lock the doors - very interesting arrangement.
The drawers have very ornate cast brass pulls with Northwind faces. The
bookcase has the original brass castors. This will store a large number of
books in a very attractive way!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 75.5"H x 72"W x 17.5"D
Finish: Good original finish and patina
Price: $8995.00
 

Pair of Moore & Campion Bookcases Matched pair of Victorian walnut two door bookcases by Moore &
Campion, Philadelphia (one has a nice label on the back - see photo). The
bookcases each feature a magnificent top gallery with three different
pairs of carved finials, fancy spindles and raised burled panels. The two
doors have incised carvings in the corners, carved key escutcheons, and the
original wavey glass. The doors are flanked by full burled columns that
feature incised leaf carvings. We have two old keys that work the locks on
each bookcase. There is a step out base with two drawers with incised
carvings and two carved pulls on each drawer. There are three original
adjustable shelves with each bookcase. (A previous owner drilled some tiny
holes in the backs of the bookcases which do not show when books are in place)
Each unit sits on great quality original double
castors. These are superior quality bookcases in design, quality and
original condition, along with having the major attribute of the original
maker's label still intact.

Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 78"H x 52.5"W x 19"D (they have a very slight variation in
size)
Finish: Good original finish and patina
Price: $13,500.00 for the Pair
 

Large Two Door Victorian Bookcase Large size walnut Victorian two door bookcase. This piece
came from the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia. It has a wonderful
intricately carved crest featuring open carving and an incised carved shield
with shaped raised burled panels beneath. There are two doors with arched
tops and detailed molding around the edge. The doors have the original wavy
old glass. We have an old key that can be used to open the doors although
it does not work the lock. There are five adjustable shelves. The sides
have raised track moldings, carvings, and raised burled panels for decoration.
There is a step out two drawer base with carved handles on the drawers. The
bookcase comes all apart for easy moving. This is a very impressive
bookcase in great all original condition.
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 105"H x 65.5"W (at top) x 15"D
Finish: Good original finish and patina
Price: $7650.00
 

Handsome Burl Walnut Bookcase Handsome Victorian Walnut Two Door Bookcase with the original wonderfully carved and burled crest. The book case has flowers with ferns on either side and the original fancy turned finial on the top. There is a lovely carved burled section under the top surface with notch carvings. There are deep curved carvings around the perimeter of each door with carved flower rosettes in each corner. Notice that there is individual shelving on each side which allows for more choice in shelf adjustment. The base bookcase section steps out with burl front drawers and the original cast brass hardware. A previous owner lined the drawers with contact paper and the drawers are hand dovetailed. There is an old key that locks both doors. The crest comes off and the door section lifts off the base for easy transport.
Circa: 1875
Dimensions: 71" H x 53 1/2" W x 15 1/2" D
Finish: Good original
Price: $3950.00
 

Open Front Walnut Bookcase Open front Modern Gothic style Victorian walnut bookcase. This
piece has different design features including open inlaid lattice work
across the top front with a central floral carving, incised carved and
fluted sides, tenoned joined sides, and a step out two drawer base with
original cast brass hardware. There are some chips out of the sides at the
base. Probably made in either Chicago or Philadelphia. A attractive and
functional piece!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 65.5"H x 55"W x 15"D
Finish: Good cleaned original
Price: $2150.00
 

Three Door Mahogany Bookcase Fine quality mahogany bookcase with a step out middle section.
There is a drawer above and below the middle door and the top one is bowed
with carving. There is a return on each side. The original small back
crest above the middle section is missing. There is a lovely carved curved
molding under the top and carved columns on each side of the front door.
There is an unusual carving in set by wooden supports in the middle of each
side section. There are three adjustable original shelves for each section.
We have an extra shelf for one side. The bookcase has its original cast
brass hardware. A fine quality bookcase at an attractive price!
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 63.5"H x 70.5"W x 16"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $3950.00
 

Original Finish Oak Danner Bookcase Large Oak Revolving Bookcase with the original black stenciled
"Trade Danner Mark" on the center post. It has a shaped and tiered double top with an
exceptionally vibrant quartered grained top (see photo). There are three tiers of shelves surrounded by beveled edge vertical slats. It turns on an interior metal post sitting on the original oak and cast iron base with the original large casters. The patina is dark and rich, and
the bookcase from the top to the bottom is in remarkable, original condition. What
an innovative and marvelous design from the early 20th century for storage, display
and easy access to books!
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 49 1/2" H x 25 1/2" W x 25 1/2" D
Finish: Good original
Price: $2195.00
 

Walnut & Tiger Maple Cylinder Secretary Fine Quality Two Part Victorian Walnut Cylinder Secretary with
most unusual tiger maple bookcase interior (see photo). The handsome cresting
has three dimensional carvings, burl panels, and very fancy carved side stiles with
more burl and incising. The doors are arched with picture frame moldings. The
roll opens to reveal a very attractive interior with birdseye maple. The cylinder
is double slotted with beautiful burled recessed panels. There are three original adjustable
interior shelves. The two small top side finials are missing. There is a center
drawer and double cupboard in the base, all of which is made from thick, heavy walnut
stock. With the combination of the rare tiger maple interior and quality of construction,
this beautiful secretary is one of the better forms made during this time period.
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 96" H x 51" W x 26" D
Finish: Refinished well by previous owner
Price: $7650.00
 

Fine Eastlake Walnut Bookcase Fine Eastlake Victorian Walnut Two Door Bookcase in fine original
finish and condition. The original arched backsplash has deep incising and shaped returns.
The front has quarter round turnings with more fancy incising and burl with a center
carved four petal flower. The shaped doors have delicate carvings on the corners,
incising, and burl down the side stiles. The step out two drawer base has peg dovetailing
and the original cast brass hardware. There is an original key that works well. The
original interior four shelves are solid and adjustable.
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 74" H x 44" W x 16 1/2" D
Finish: Good original
Price: $3495.00
 

Danner Mahogany Revolving Bookcase Original Finish Solid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase with fancy
reeded outside columns with carved leaf tips. The vertical slats are beveled on
the edges and are attached with the original fancy etched brads. The top section
is mounted on the original metal post with a four legged caster base. Notice
the original stenciled signature on the center wooden post that reads "Trade Danner Mark."
This form allows for a lot of storage and easy access. The books shown are not included.
What a delightful way to display books!
Circa: 1910
Dimensions: 46" H x 22" W x 22" D
Finish: Good original
Price: $1595.00
 

Victorian Double Cylinder Side by Side
Magnificent Eastlake Victorian walnut double side by side,
bookcase-secretary. There is a very fancy carved repeating gallery that
goes around each of the tower sides and the front of the middle section.
There is extensive carved moldings, carvings and below the top section. The
middle has an inset original beveled glass mirror. There are three
adjustable shelves on each side. The barrel of the cylinder roll has an
inset burled panel. When rolled up it exposes two drawers and 5 cubbies.
The pull out writing surface has been recovered in a gold tooled green
leather. There is a burl faced drawer and cupboard under the desk. Notice
the chip carving on door! There is a step out burl faced drawer on either
side with original brass pulls. Some of the other hardware has been
replaced. This is a most impressive secretary! They are hard to find with
the cylinder roll in the middle. It comes apart for easy moving.
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 75.5"H x 74.5"W x 17"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $13,500.00
 

Mahogany R.J. Horner Bookcase Mahogany late Victorian two door bookcase attributed to R.J.
Horner, NYC. The top is all intricately carved and features two lion heads
in the middle of each side. There are larger open mouthed lions on each
side. The interior has four original adjustable shelves. There are carved
claw feet on the front. This piece has the number "1832" stenciled on the
back - an indication of the Horner workshop.
Circa: 1890
Dimensions: 65"H x 53"W x 16"D
Finish: Good polished original
Price: $4650.00
 

Danner Revolving Oak Bookcase Larger size oak revolving bookcase with four slats on each
side. It was made by Danner (the center post is signed - see photo). The
base has an iron and oak frame with the original brass castors on the feet.
This unit has four shelves. Most of the bookcases made by Danner have only
three.
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 61"H x 24"W x 24"D
Finish: Good original
Price: $2650.00