A 1920s bookcase, Tampereen Höyrypuuseppä ltd, Tampere, Finland.
Bookcase with adjustable shelves and three drawers. Width 170 cm, depth 35 cm, height 117 cm, shelf depth 30.5 cm.
Wear due to age and use. Scratches and a glass ring on the top. Key not original. The glass cabinet doors are missing.
Provenance
From the collection of Ambassador Osmo Lares (1926-2025)
Osmo Lares was a distinguished Finnish diplomat who devoted his career to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His early postings took him to Prague (1956–1959), Cologne (1960–1964), and Paris (1966–1969). He subsequently served as Ambassador to Tokyo – with side accreditation to Seoul – from 1972 to 1978, followed by appointments to Canberra (1983–1987), The Hague (1987–1989), and Dublin (1989–1991).
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