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Large Oak Bookcase

19th century
Sold 6 September 2025 · Athey Antiques
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Description

Magnificent large golden oak bookcase with flared , stepped cornice mounted by carved turned finials on the domed end sections. The inverted breakfront base has four glazed doors ( working locks and keys ) with applied moulded decorations opening to adjustable shelved interiors, four panelled cupboards below ( working locks and keys ) with wonderful blind fret details, raised on a plinth base.

With marks / scuffs and general wear and tear commensurate with age and use, an historic repair to the cornice and a very small hairline crack to a tiny pane of glass, neither of which are obvious nor detract from the piece itself which is in overall very good, sound condition and really is a wonderful example of skilled craftmanship, not done justice by the photographs.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 115" 292 cm

Length 122" 310 cm

Depth 17" 43 cm

all sizes approximate

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
292cm (114.96")
Width
310cm (122.05")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1027482
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3380
Description
Magnificent large golden oak bookcase with flared , stepped cornice mounted by carved turned finials on the domed end sections. The inverted breakfront base has four glazed doors ( working locks and keys ) with applied moulded decorations opening to adjustable shelved interiors, four panelled cupboards below ( working locks and keys ) with wonderful blind fret details, raised on a plinth base.
fig 1. A large antique oak bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors with arched tops and four lower panelled cupboards with carved details.
fig 1. Large Oak Bookcase

With marks / scuffs and general wear and tear commensurate with age and use, an historic repair to the cornice and a very small hairline crack to a tiny pane of glass, neither of which are obvious nor detract from the piece itself which is in overall very good, sound condition and really is a wonderful example of skilled craftmanship, not done justice by the photographs.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 115" 292 cm

Length 122" 310 cm

Depth 17" 43 cm

all sizes approximate

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the 1850s.

Height
292cm (114.96")
Width
310cm (122.05")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1027482
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3380
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
Dealer Profile

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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 120
Items Sold 2,095
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Athey Antiques
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A large antique oak bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors with arched tops and four lower panelled cupboards with carved details.
Large oak bookcase
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A large antique oak bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors with arched tops and four lower panelled cupboards with carved details.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched glass panels, Carved cupboard doors, Architectural pediments, Columnar pilasters
  • SizeH 292 cm (115 in) x W 310 cm (122 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Antique oak bookcases typically feature architectural mouldings, panelled doors, and glazed upper sections designed to protect valuable book collections while displaying them elegantly.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid oak and oak veneers, utilizing traditional joinery such as dovetailing in the drawers, mortise and tenon frames, and hand-cut glass panes.

Authenticity is identified by examining the timber for age-related patination, tool marks, hand-blown glass irregularities, and period-appropriate hardware and construction methods.

Balance the heavy visual weight of the timber by curating shelves with a mix of vertical and horizontal book stacking, alongside decorative objects and adequate negative space.

Maintain stable humidity and temperature levels, keep the timber out of direct sunlight, and nourish the wood periodically using traditional beeswax to preserve the finish.
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