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Good Quality Victorian Slim Mahogany Bookcase
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Good Quality Victorian Slim Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
Sold 16 November 2024 · John Howkins Antiques
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A good quality Victorian mahogany tall slim bookcase of the more desirable round cornered form. The cross banded cornice with ogee moulding above the 2 glazed doors with applied thumb mouldings and open to 3 mahogany faced adjustable shelves. The base section with 2 conforming panelled doors which open to reveal 2 drawers with sunken brass handles and 2 shelves.The whole stands on a cross grain and thumb moulded off set plinth base. Condition- very good with working locks and keys to the doors. Max.Height…92''/234cm. Max.Width..36’'/ 91.5cm. Depth of Base..17.5'’/44.5cm. Base Height..34.75/88.5cm. Top Height..57.25'’/145.5cm. Top Interior Shelf Depth..9.5’'/24cm. Base Interior Shelf Depth…14.5’’/ 35.5cm. Transports in 5 pieces. Delivery to most of Uk. £75.

Physical Dimensions
Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the 1870s.

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SA1075691
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24588
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A good quality Victorian mahogany tall slim bookcase of the more desirable round cornered form.
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The cross banded cornice with ogee moulding above the 2 glazed doors with applied thumb mouldings and open to 3 mahogany faced adjustable shelves.
John Howkins Antiques

The base section with 2 conforming panelled doors which open to reveal 2 drawers with sunken brass handles and 2 shelves.The whole stands on a cross grain and thumb moulded off set plinth base. Condition- very good with working locks and keys to the doors. Max.Height…92''/234cm. Max.Width..36’'/ 91.5cm. Depth of Base..17.5'’/44.5cm. Base Height..34.75/88.5cm. Top Height..57.25'’/145.5cm. Top Interior Shelf Depth..9.5’'/24cm. Base Interior Shelf Depth…14.5’’/ 35.5cm. Transports in 5 pieces. Delivery to most of Uk. £75.

Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075691
Dealers Internal Ref
24588
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with arched wooden detailing and lower panelled wooden cabinet doors.
Good Quality Victorian Slim Mahogany Bookcase
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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with arched wooden detailing and lower panelled wooden cabinet doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed arched doors, Panelled base doors, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 234 cm (92 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 44.5 cm (18 in)

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Victorian bookcases evolved during the 19th century alongside the rise of mass-produced literature and private home libraries, reflecting both functional storage needs and ornate craftsmanship popular during the period.

These pieces predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak, often paired with hand-blown cylinder glass for the doors and solid secondary timbers for drawer linings and backs.

Authentic pieces typically feature period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original glass panes with minor imperfections, hand-turned wooden knobs or brass fittings, and natural wax patination.

An antique bookcase brings warmth and character to modern spaces when balanced with neutral walls, carefully curated colour-coordinated book collections, and minimalist decorative objects.

Maintain mahogany furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and nourish the wood periodically using traditional beeswax.
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