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Early Victorian 19th Century Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Early Victorian 19th Century Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
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Early victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1850.

Comprising of 5 sections. Plinth, cupboard, middle section, glazed unit and cornice.

Made front the finest quality matching veneers. With applied lambs tongue carvings. Swags and beading to doors. Top section has central double glazed doors which open to reveal 4 adjustable shelves, flanked either side by single glazed door with 3 shelves each. Lower section central double doors open to a single shelf, flanked either side by single door cupboard containing 2 shelves each.

Standing on a plinth base.

Minor areas of surface fading, minor restorations to veneer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
248cm (97.64")
Width
189cm (74.41")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Breakfront Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1042890
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EA823
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Description
Early victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1850.

Comprising of 5 sections. Plinth, cupboard, middle section, glazed unit and cornice.

Made front the finest quality matching veneers. With applied lambs tongue carvings. Swags and beading to doors.

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Top section has central double glazed doors which open to reveal 4 adjustable shelves, flanked either side by single glazed door with 3 shelves each.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Lower section central double doors open to a single shelf, flanked either side by single door cupboard containing 2 shelves each.

Standing on a plinth base.

Minor areas of surface fading, minor restorations to veneer.

Height
248cm (97.64")
Width
189cm (74.41")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Breakfront Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042890
Dealers Internal Ref
EA823
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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A large early Victorian flame mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors and panelled lower cupboard doors.
EARLY VICTORIAN 19TH CENTURY FLAME MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
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A breakfront bookcase features a central section that juts forward ahead of the two side wings, creating an architectural profile. Originating in the eighteenth century and refined during the Victorian era, these cabinets typically combine glazed glass upper sections for books with enclosed lower cupboards.

Victorian cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid woods such as mahogany, oak, and walnut, often applying highly figured flame mahogany or walnut veneers to panelled doors. Glass panes were fitted into timber glazing bars or arched frames, while brass hardware served as locks and hinges.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, secondary timber backing such as pine or oak, and hand-blown glass with subtle surface variations. Flame mahogany veneers display natural, asymmetrical grain patterns, and structural elements show age-appropriate wear.

Positioning a substantial mahogany bookcase against a neutral painted wall balances its heavy visual mass. Mixing contemporary art objects, ceramics, and modern literature alongside classic leather-bound volumes creates a curated, transitional interior scheme.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the timber sheen. Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting.
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