antique-english-mahogany-step-back-book-press
Lot 48
Antique English Mahogany Step-Back Book Press
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, two part form, upper case with a projecting pediment, two hinged astragal molded doors with louvered shelf interior, lower case with two hinged paneled doors with shelved interior on shaped bracket feet.

89 x 47.5 x 18.5 in.

Private Collection, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Old but likely later top; surface stains and scratches to waist board; shrinkage cracks to both lower sides of the case; lower case front right door with warp at upper center.