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Large C19th Open Bookcase with Five Shelves
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

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Large C19th Open Bookcase with Five Shelves

19th century
Description

Mahogany bookcase of five shelves, with cut leather gilt embossed fringes.

Measuring

Height 180cm

Width 135cm

Depth 37cm

Condition

Good condition overal tiny bit of veneer missing on the cornice and two of the leather fringes have lateral rips that have been repaired, I will put the piece of missing veneer in.

Likely UK delivery cost £95.00

Physical Dimensions
Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1057472
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Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

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Description
Mahogany bookcase of five shelves, with cut leather gilt embossed fringes.

Measuring

Height 180cm

Width 135cm

Depth 37cm

Condition

“
Good condition overal tiny bit of veneer missing on the cornice and two of the leather fringes have lateral rips that have been repaired, I will put the piece of missing veneer in.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture

Likely UK delivery cost £95.00

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1057472
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the I M Chaney Antique Furniture Profile Page

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A large 19th-century mahogany open bookcase featuring five wide shelves with scalloped trim, side pilasters topped with carved corbels, and a solid plinth base.
Large C19th open bookcase with five shelves
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A large 19th-century mahogany open bookcase featuring five wide shelves with scalloped trim, side pilasters topped with carved corbels, and a solid plinth base.
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Victorian open bookcases from this period were designed for accessible storage in studies and libraries, often featuring architectural details such as moulded cornices, carved corbels, and solid timber backings.

These pieces were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often incorporating pine as a secondary timber for back panels, along with decorative leather dust trim along shelf edges.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, original patination, hand-planed panelled backs, and traditional construction techniques like dovetail joinery.

Position the piece as a focal point along a wall, layering hardback volumes alongside decorative ceramics, stone vessels, and framed artwork to balance texture and form.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply beeswax sparingly to preserve the timber finish.
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