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Antique Large Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Bookcase
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Antique Large Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
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Antique large fine quality 19th Century mahogany adjustable bookcase.

This is a lovely quality bookcase, that is full of age, charm and character.

Solid, with no loose joints and no woodworm.

Would look amazing in the right location!

Overall maximum dimensions: 92cmW x 40cmD x 114cmH.

Shelves 84cm x 29cm.

In very good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is to be expected with functional antique furniture.

Stock No. 8402.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

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Prior and Willis has dated this Mahogany Open Adjustable Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1017058
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8402
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique large fine quality 19th Century mahogany adjustable bookcase.

This is a lovely quality bookcase, that is full of age, charm and character.

Solid, with no loose joints and no woodworm.

Would look amazing in the right location!

fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany open-front bookcase featuring four tiers of adjustable shelving with a moulded top cornice and solid plinth base.
fig 1. Antique Large Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Bookcase

Overall maximum dimensions: 92cmW x 40cmD x 114cmH.

Shelves 84cm x 29cm.

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In very good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is to be expected with functional antique furniture.
Prior and Willis

Stock No. 8402.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Mahogany Open Adjustable Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1017058
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8402
Prior and Willis
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Norfolk
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A 19th-century mahogany open-front bookcase featuring four tiers of adjustable shelving with a moulded top cornice and solid plinth base.
Antique large fine quality 19th Century mahogany adjustable bookcase
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A 19th-century mahogany open-front bookcase featuring four tiers of adjustable shelving with a moulded top cornice and solid plinth base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAdjustable shelves, Moulded cornice, Plinth base, Open front

This 19th-century Victorian mahogany bookcase is an open-front piece finished in a warm brown colour with a solid plinth base and a moulded top cornice. It stands at 92 cm wide by 40 cm deep by 114 cm high, containing four tiers of adjustable shelving with shelves measuring 84 cm by 29 cm. The timber shows natural grain variations, minor historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with functional antique furniture. Positioned in a study, library, or living room, it provides practical open storage for books and display items. The solid construction contains no loose joints and no woodworm, maintaining very good antique condition suitable for everyday use in a home today.

FAQs

A 19th-century open mahogany bookcase is characterized by solid mahogany construction, exposed shelves without doors, and functional adjustable height mechanisms. Popular during the Regency and Victorian eras, these pieces favoured rich timber tones, restrained moulding details, and sturdy architectural bases.

Victorian craftsmen typically utilised solid mahogany and high-grade mahogany veneers over pine or oak carcasses. Shelves were fitted with saw-tooth ladder systems or brass pegs into mortised holes, while back panels were composed of tongue-and-groove boards.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-planed backboards, hand-cut dovetail joints on base frames, and natural wear along the shelf runner slots. Look for original brass support pegs or wooden saw-tooth notched supports along the interior sides.

Style the unit by blending stacked vintage hardback books with contemporary ceramics, framed artwork, or decorative glassware to balance visual weight. Placing the unit against a neutral backdrop highlights the warm tones and grain of the mahogany.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer movement.
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