A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY BOOKCASES A most useful pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period mahogany bookcases, each having a rectangular dentil moulded cornice above two astragal glazed doors, glazed in a striking diamond pattern and enclosing two separate compartments each with four adjustable shelves, above two panelled doors with astragal moulding and fine corner paterae, revealing one long and two short drawers retaining the original brass swan-neck handles and locks, above an open compartment; on a moulded plinth base. Note: There are minor differences in width. The plinth base at the sides was at one stage cut and fitted to a skirting board, and is now repaired. The glass shelves and yellow silk lining are of later date. The original timber shelves have been retained. English, circa 1770 Height: 8 ft 1 ¾ in; 248 cm Width: 5 ft 1 ¼ in; 155.5 cm the other: 4 ft 10 ¾ in; 149 cm Depth: 1 ft 8 ½ in; 52 cm