Pair Of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After Original

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Pair Of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After The Original

These bookcases are basically the birthplace of the free standing bookcase as we know it today, in 2016 they celebrated their 350th anniversary, these are 20th century examples hand made by a master craftsman, every single piece of wood has been hand cut

I have never seen a pair in Mahogany before or this wide, all the others have been significantly slimmer

I’ll include below the history of the pieces in their original form, these bookcases are historically important, the originals are in the Samuel Pepys Library in the Magdalene College of Oxford university, there is one in the Victorian and Albert Museum

These have been cleaned waxed and polished and are in sublime condition, there are working keys for most locks.

Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition

Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed

Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade