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Late 19thc Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Late 19thc Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co

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Late 19thC Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co, with adjustable shelves between fluted stiles on plinth base - 41"w x 12"d x 43"h

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Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA1070495
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6635
Description
Late 19thC Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co, with adjustable shelves between fluted stiles on plinth base - 41"w x 12"d x 43"h
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA1070495
Dealers Internal Ref
6635
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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A late 19th-century mahogany dwarf open bookcase with a reeded top frieze, fluted side pilasters, and three fixed shelves.
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Late 19thC Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
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A late 19th-century mahogany dwarf open bookcase with a reeded top frieze, fluted side pilasters, and three fixed shelves.
Late 19thC Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co
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A late 19th-century mahogany dwarf open bookcase with a reeded top frieze, fluted side pilasters, and three fixed shelves.
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A dwarf open bookcase is a low-height cabinet without doors, designed to display books while maintaining a low profile that fits under window sills or dado rails. Popular in the 19th century, these units offered accessible library storage and a usable top surface for display.

Late Victorian bookcases were primarily crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and walnut. Construction involved solid timber frames, veneered top surfaces, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and polished finishes to accentuate the wood grain.

Authentic items by James Shoolbred & Co often feature stamped brass plates or impressed makers marks along the drawer edges or back panels. High-quality construction, precise fluting, and superior timber selection are key indicators of their craftsmanship.

Position the piece in a hallway, reception room, or home office to create accessible storage without dominating vertical wall space. Style the top surface with table lamps, framed artwork, or decorative ceramics to integrate it into modern living spaces.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and fading. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the direction of the grain to nourish the wood and maintain its patination.
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