A Large Early 19th Century Mahogany Architectural Bookcase

With stepped and moulded cornice above grilled doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with further grilled doors, with adjustable shelves. Stamped M Willson.

Further Literature: “Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840″; Thomas Willson of 68 Great Queen Street was a well regarded furniture dealer, and possible cabinetmaker & restorer, working at 68 Great Queen Street between 1830-1854.

Provenance; The Worshipful Company of Drapers, Drapers Hall, London.
Purchased by the company in c.1844.

Height: 258.5cm, 8 foot 6″
Width: 332cm, 10 foot 10 3/4″
Depth: 44cm, 17 1/2”