Luton Hoo - Bedrooms
Lot 179:
Description
A large built-in white painted wooden corner bookshelf unit, featuring classical architectural details including decorative molding and pilasters. The unit is designed with multiple open shelves above closed lower cabinets. The shelves are extensively filled with a large collection of hundreds of antique and vintage volumes. These books exhibit a range of bindings, including richly tooled brown leather, plain green cloth, and sets with tan spines often featuring distinct red or black title labels displaying numbers (e.g., ‘1900’, ‘1901’) and gilded lettering. A collection of decorative objects is displayed among the books, comprising a small tabletop globe with visible text ‘PARIS’ and ‘WORLD’, a silver-toned urn or chalice, a small mirror, and another decorative metal object.
Condition report:
The painted wooden unit shows areas of wear and minor paint loss consistent with age. The books appear in varying conditions, from well-preserved to showing expected signs of use, including some with signs of binding wear, fading, and foxing. The decorative objects show minor surface wear consistent with age and handling.
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