Stunning 18th Century Italian Bookcase mirrors in a general shell form

in a general shell form having two well-carved clam shells on each side

Height  36" Width 33" Depth 2"

A fine Bilston enamel etui

Height  18" Width 21

likely late 18th century

Stunning 18th Century Italian Bookcase mirrors in a general shell formDating from the 18th Century and of Italian origin, this fine grand scale bookcase has a molded frieze above a three bay open bookcase. Each bay contains shelves flanked by Corinthian columns surmounted by block capitals and molded tapered projections to the frieze. The lower part having molded paneled twin doors to each bay flanked by oblong pilasters and supported on a molded plinth base, in original paint. A fine and beautifully proportioned