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Original Victorian, Two-part Breakfront Open Bookcase
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Original Victorian, Two-part Breakfront Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 29 January 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1880. Original Victorian, two-part breakfront open bookcase in excellent condition. Surmounted by a moulded dentil cornice, the upper section with three open bookcases (slightly deeper in the middle) with mahogany-faced adjustable shelves. The base with three further sections with adjustable shelves. All supported on an enclosed plinth base. Quality piece with original panelled back and in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Breakfront Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
202cm (79.53")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1083165
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33404
Description
Circa 1880. Original Victorian, two-part breakfront open bookcase in excellent condition.
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Surmounted by a moulded dentil cornice, the upper section with three open bookcases (slightly deeper in the middle) with mahogany-faced adjustable shelves.
Georgian Antiques

The base with three further sections with adjustable shelves. All supported on an enclosed plinth base. Quality piece with original panelled back and in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Breakfront Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Height
202cm (79.53")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1083165
Dealers Internal Ref
33404
Georgian Antiques
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A large two-part Victorian breakfront open bookcase crafted from warm brown wood featuring multiple adjustable shelves and dentil moulding along the cornice. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large two-part Victorian breakfront open bookcase crafted from warm brown wood featuring multiple adjustable shelves and dentil moulding along the cornice. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Original Victorian, Two-part Breakfront Open Bookcase

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A large two-part Victorian breakfront open bookcase crafted from warm brown wood featuring multiple adjustable shelves and dentil moulding along the cornice.
Original Victorian, Two-Part Breakfront Open Bookcase
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A large two-part Victorian breakfront open bookcase crafted from warm brown wood featuring multiple adjustable shelves and dentil moulding along the cornice.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront configuration, Dentil moulding, Fluted pilasters, Adjustable shelving
  • SizeH 202 cm (80 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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A Victorian breakfront open bookcase is a large multi-section storage unit characterised by a forward-projecting centre section and open shelving, popular in 19th-century libraries and studies.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring solid timber backs and adjustable wooden shelving supported by peg systems.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, traditional patina, and period-specific mouldings rather than modern mechanical fixings.

Balance the heavy visual weight of the timber by curating shelves with a mix of vertical books, decorative objects, and breathing space, allowing the natural wood grain to act as a focal point.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry lint-free cloth, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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