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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 11 November 2025 · E W Cousins and Son
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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase. The top having a half round moulded edge with an OG moulding below. Two mahogany ajustable shelves with panelled back. Flanked by carved corbels over applied mouldings running down to the plinth base having half round moulded top edge.

Dimensions:

39" wide

13 1/2" deep

10" deep shelves

37 1/2" high

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1071915
Dealers Internal Reference
9408
Description
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase. The top having a half round moulded edge with an OG moulding below. Two mahogany ajustable shelves with panelled back.
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Flanked by carved corbels over applied mouldings running down to the plinth base having half round moulded top edge.
E W Cousins and Son

Dimensions:

39" wide

13 1/2" deep

10" deep shelves

37 1/2" high

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1071915
Dealers Internal Ref
9408
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the E W Cousins and Son Profile Page

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A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring tiered shelving, a stepped cornice, and carved corbel details on the uprights. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring tiered shelving, a stepped cornice, and carved corbel details on the uprights. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

Archive II A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring tiered shelving, a stepped cornice, and carved corbel details on the uprights. View II
Archive III A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring tiered shelving, a stepped cornice, and carved corbel details on the uprights. View III
Archive IV A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring tiered shelving, a stepped cornice, and carved corbel details on the uprights. View IV
Archive V A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring tiered shelving, a stepped cornice, and carved corbel details on the uprights. View V
Archive VI A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring tiered shelving, a stepped cornice, and carved corbel details on the uprights. View VI
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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Items Sold 1,291
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A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring tiered shelving, a stepped cornice, and carved corbel details on the uprights.
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1071915
A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring tiered shelving, a stepped cornice, and carved corbel details on the uprights.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStepped cornice, Carved corbels, Panelled backboards, Plinth base
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

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Victorian furniture is characterised by robust construction, dark rich timbers, and classical revival motifs such as carved corbels or pilasters, reflecting the industrial and artisanal developments of the 19th century.

Master cabinetmakers predominantly utilised dense tropical hardwoods like Cuban or Honduras mahogany, often complemented by secondary softwoods for internal framing and backboards.

Authenticity is verified through traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, patination consistent with age, and the use of period-appropriate fixings and secondary woods.

Pairing a dark wood antique bookcase with minimalist modern decor, neutral walls, and curated collections of books and ceramics creates a balanced interior that bridges historical character and contemporary design.

Maintain antique timber by avoiding direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, applying natural beeswax periodically, and dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth to preserve the original polish.
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