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Wonderful matched pair of mahogany bookcases attributed to
R.J. Horner, NYC. There is a dental molding below the cornice top.
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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 |
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