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Victorian Breakfront Oak Bookcase ex Kellie Castle
An impressive Victorian quarter sawn oak breakfront bookcase featuring curved sides and barley twist columns and formally part of the furnishings of Kellie Castle, Fife, whilst home of the Lorimer family. The foliate carved cornice above two central glazed cabinet doors between barley twist columns with leaf carved terminals, further open shelves to each side and above a projecting base with further central cabinet doors flanked by cupboards and open shelves, with scrolled corbels, carved channel stringing and applied diamond motifs, the shelves adjustable and with leather dust falls, all raised on a plinth base with foliate carved moulding. Enough shelf space to store a run of books nearly 65ft / 20m long. Circa 1860, stamped to the interior ‘Garnett & Sons’ with number 1(0?)23.
Super quality and in good condition with original colour and finish, some marks commensurate with age & use and small areas of filling to veneer on edges, the top surface has ring and other marks, but could be repolished if preferred, the tan leather dust falls on the side shelves are very fragile and beginning to disintegrate but we have left them in as original.
Please feel free to request more photos as we are limited in the number we can upload.
The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately
Width - 10ft (304.5cm)
Depth - 20in (51cm)
Height - 8ft 11.5in / 107 1/2in (273cm)
Splits into 5 sections for moving, these require screwing together on assembly.
Ref: 0713
Provenance: Kellie Castle, Fife, Lorimer family
Kellie Castle is is a historic castle in Fife, Scotland and a fine example of Scots Baronial domestic architecture with an imposing mix of gables, corbelled towers, and chimneys. The oldest part of the castle dates back to as early as 1360 and was once home to one of Robert the Bruce’s daughters. It was abandoned in 1829 and was a near ruin when it was rented from the Earl of Mar and Kellie in 1878 by Professor James Lorimer, who began restoring and furnishing the castle for use as a holiday retreat. James Lorimer was father to Sir Robert Lorimer, the renowned Scottish architect, and John Henry Lorimer, the famous Scottish painter, and it soon became the family home. After James’ death the lease stayed in the family latterly being taken up by Sir Robert’s Lorimer’s son, the sculptor Hew Lorimer and his wife, Mary, who eventually purchased the castle in 1948. Although Hew Lorimer sold the castle to the National Trust for Scotland in 1970 he continued to live in part of the castle until 1990 and today the castle has a permanent exhibition of his work.
This bookcase was made by Garnett & Sons around the time that Professor James Lorimer acquired the lease and commenced the furnishing of Kellie. Garnett & Sons were a successful family of cabinetmakers trading in Lancashire from c.1824-1912. They exhibited at the Art Treasures Exhibition of 1861 in Manchester and the Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester, 1887. Commissions included the Bishop's Palace at Lincoln, Osmaston Manor, Derbyshire, Bradford Town Hall Council Chamber, Lever Bros' Port Sunlight Offices and they also exported to other countries. Please appreciate all our items are antique and as such may have minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits signs of old woodworm, and minor losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee for UK purchases but cannot refund the return shipping cost.
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Cupar
Fife, Scotland
Tel : 01337 920027
Non UK callers : +44 1337 920027
Super quality and in good condition with original colour and finish, some marks commensurate with age & use and small areas of filling to veneer on edges, the top surface has ring and other marks, but could be repolished if preferred, the tan leather dust falls on the side shelves are very fragile and beginning to disintegrate but we have left them in as original.
Please feel free to request more photos as we are limited in the number we can upload.
The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately
Width - 10ft (304.5cm)
Depth - 20in (51cm)
Height - 8ft 11.5in / 107 1/2in (273cm)
Splits into 5 sections for moving, these require screwing together on assembly.
Ref: 0713
Provenance: Kellie Castle, Fife, Lorimer family
Kellie Castle is is a historic castle in Fife, Scotland and a fine example of Scots Baronial domestic architecture with an imposing mix of gables, corbelled towers, and chimneys. The oldest part of the castle dates back to as early as 1360 and was once home to one of Robert the Bruce’s daughters. It was abandoned in 1829 and was a near ruin when it was rented from the Earl of Mar and Kellie in 1878 by Professor James Lorimer, who began restoring and furnishing the castle for use as a holiday retreat. James Lorimer was father to Sir Robert Lorimer, the renowned Scottish architect, and John Henry Lorimer, the famous Scottish painter, and it soon became the family home. After James’ death the lease stayed in the family latterly being taken up by Sir Robert’s Lorimer’s son, the sculptor Hew Lorimer and his wife, Mary, who eventually purchased the castle in 1948. Although Hew Lorimer sold the castle to the National Trust for Scotland in 1970 he continued to live in part of the castle until 1990 and today the castle has a permanent exhibition of his work.
This bookcase was made by Garnett & Sons around the time that Professor James Lorimer acquired the lease and commenced the furnishing of Kellie. Garnett & Sons were a successful family of cabinetmakers trading in Lancashire from c.1824-1912. They exhibited at the Art Treasures Exhibition of 1861 in Manchester and the Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester, 1887. Commissions included the Bishop's Palace at Lincoln, Osmaston Manor, Derbyshire, Bradford Town Hall Council Chamber, Lever Bros' Port Sunlight Offices and they also exported to other countries. Please appreciate all our items are antique and as such may have minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits signs of old woodworm, and minor losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee for UK purchases but cannot refund the return shipping cost.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 14/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold
Date Circa 1870
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Oak
Origin English
Item code as281a461 / 0713
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 14/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold
View all stock from
The Antique Furniture Company
Private delaerBy appointment only
Cupar
Fife, Scotland
Tel : 01337 920027
Non UK callers : +44 1337 920027
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