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Walnut breakfront bookcase

Offered by: Clinton Howell Antiques

Description
A wonderful breakfront bookcase made for Sir Oliver Simmonds in 1937, a pioneering British aeronautical designer who was knighted for his work. This breakfront bookcase was made under the aegis of Phillips of Hitchins, one of the top dealers of English antique furniture before and after the Second World War. Interestingly, there are carved trophies on the four cabinet doors representing early balloon flights, probably by Montgolfier.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Wood and glass
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1937
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Revival, Traditional, Other
Incollect Reference #:	567902

Dimensions

W.	62 in;	H.	68 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	157.48 cm;	H.	172.72 cm;	D.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Clinton Howell Antiques is a New York City-based antique dealer in very fine English antique furniture and decorative objects, serving a world-wide clientele of collectors, designers and museums alike