A Stunning Quality Early Victorian Period Gonçalo Alves and Amboyna bookcase/credenza

A Stunning Quality Early Victorian Period Gonçalo Alves and Amboyna bookcase/credenza. The D shaped top in beautifully figured amboyna above twin glazed central doors with sausage and pea mouldings, opening to reveal two adjustable bookshelves which retain their original leather dust covers. The ends having bowed doors with sausage and pea mouldings and wonderful pierced fretwork panels back in silk. Having finely carved corbels and acanthus leaf appliqués and raised on a shaped plinth. In stunning original condition throughout. Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, famous for using this rare and exotic timber in their furniture production of this Period. English circa 1840-1850

Dimensions: 65″ wide x 17″ deep x 35″ high