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A Very Fine 19th Century Walnut Open Bookcase by James Shoolbred

$2,100 (approx conversion from €1950)

Code: A2451

Dimensions:W: 106.6cm  (42")H: 106.6cm  (42")D: 32.3cm  (12.7")

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A very fine 19th Century walnut open bookcase by James Shoolbred.  The rectangular moulded top with finely carved edge raised above two adjustable shelves with leather dust protectors, flanked by reeded pilasters and finely carved acanthus leaf corbels supported on moulded plinth base, stamped by Shoolbred of London.

James Shoolbred & Co.

James Shoolbred & Co or also known as Jas Shoolbred was established in the 1820’s as a draper’s shop, at Tottenham Court Road, London. The company first began supplying textiles to the furniture trade. By the 1860’s, the company began designing, manufacturing and selling its own exceptionally fine furniture in their thriving and fashionable furniture shop. By the 1880’s, Jas Shoolbred had expanded to such an extent that the business had to move to larger premises, becoming one of the first large department stores in London, who would supply exceptional  furniture and accessories of the highest quality for the Victorian home. Their furniture was displayed in a series of catalogues that the company produced every year, with their new and impressive designs. James Shoolbred’s furniture was always displayed and photographed alongside the textiles, carpets and other accessories that the company sold, creating an example of interior design for customers to view. Jas Shoolbred was granted a Royal warrant by the mid-1880s and their Victorian furniture was of the finest quality available during the late Victorian period.