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Mahogany Two Door Narrow Bookcase
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Mahogany Two Door Narrow Bookcase

19th century
Description

Mahogany bookcase of narrow proportions. The molded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with decorative scrolling glazing bars enclosing an adjustable shelved interior. The base is fitted with a pair of paneled doors opening to reveal two long drawers. All raised up on a plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 87 Inches

Width 40 Inches

Depth 15.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Narrow Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1002656
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Description
Mahogany bookcase of narrow proportions.
The molded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with decorative scrolling glazing bars enclosing an adjustable shelved interior.
Shackladys Antiques

The base is fitted with a pair of paneled doors opening to reveal two long drawers. All raised up on a plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 87 Inches

Width 40 Inches

Depth 15.5 Inches

Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Narrow Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002656
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Mahogany Two Door Narrow Bookcase

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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Verified Since Jan 2010
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A tall narrow mahogany bookcase featuring an upper glazed two-door section with shelves set above a two-door panelled cupboard base.
Mahogany Two Door Narrow Bookcase
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A tall narrow mahogany bookcase featuring an upper glazed two-door section with shelves set above a two-door panelled cupboard base.
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A 19th-century mahogany glazed bookcase typically features a two-part construction with an upper glass-fronted cabinet for displaying books and a solid panelled lower cupboard for concealed storage. Crafted during the Georgian and Victorian eras, these pieces were designed for private libraries and drawing rooms to protect valuable literature from dust.

Classic narrow bookcases were traditionally constructed from solid mahogany or timber veneered in flame mahogany, featuring float glass or cylinder glass panes in the doors. Internal components often utilised pine or oak linings, complemented by brass hinges and iron lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, irregular hand-cut glass panes with slight air bubbles or waves, and natural wear along the wooden shelf runners. Inspecting the back boards often reveals hand-sawn timber panels attached with period-appropriate iron nails or screws.

A tall glazed bookcase functions well as a focal point in a hallway, home office, or living area, serving to display curated ceramics alongside glassware or books. Contrast the rich mahogany tones against neutral painted walls or textured wallpaper to highlight the vertical silhouette.

Maintain mahogany wood by dusting regularly with a clean, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep glass panels clear using a mild glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the timber frame.
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