I need to collect information on English hanging shelves circa 1750 - 1800

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Request for Question Clarification by binhminh-ga on 02 May 2002 14:25 PDT

To help us better target our search, would you let us know what
information are you particularly interested in for English hanging
shelves circa 1750-1800?  Do you have a specific use/need for the
information?

These books might be of use to you, I found the listings for them at
the NY Research Library.
 
Edwards, Ralph. The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture: From the
Middle Ages to the Late Georgian Period. London: Country Life, Ltd,
1964. (MOF+ Front)
A revised version of one part of an earlier work, The Dictionary of
English Furniture. Covers late 15th century up to 1820. Many black and
white illustrations. Essays of varying length on types of furniture,
specific objects and styles. Section on cabinet-makers, craftsmen,
decorative artists at end of the volume.

A write up of this book can be found here:
http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/spe/art/artarc/objects/dause2.html


Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design. 

Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1977. (MOF 78-2463 Open) 

Begins with key dates in 19th century British furniture history;
contemporary sources quoted in the Dictionary; essays on designers and
design books; pictorial dictionary by type of furniture, primarily
illustrated with line drawings and engravings.

A copy can be found here:
http://www.cambiumbooks.com/pgs_books/0-90202-847-2.cfm

Hope that helps you. Good luck in your collections.