Sold 31 August 2024 · Ruby Antiques

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Description

Good looking nice quality open Bookcase with two shelves which are fully adjustable in good sound condition, good colour will fit almost any where ready to use. The measurements are

36 inches wide x 35.25 inches high x 12.75 inches deep all measurements are taken from the widest points.

Physical Dimensions

Height

89.5cm (35.24")

Width

91.5cm (36.02")

Depth

31.2cm (12.28")

Declaration

Ruby Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1086814

Dealers Notes

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Description

Good looking nice quality open Bookcase with two shelves which are fully adjustable in good sound condition, good colour will fit almost any where ready to use. The measurements are

36 inches wide x 35.25 inches high x 12.75 inches deep all measurements are taken from the widest points.

Physical Dimensions

Height

89.5cm (35.24")

Width

91.5cm (36.02")

Depth

31.2cm (12.28")

Date of Manufacture

Ruby Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1086814

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Ruby Antiques

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Dawes Farm
Taunton Road
Bridgewater
Somerset
TA6 6PS
United Kingdom

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Pine
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPlinth base, Overhanging moulded cornice, Open shelving
SizeH 89.5 cm (35 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 31.2 cm (12 in)

FAQs

A dwarf bookcase is a low-height shelving unit popular during the 19th century, designed to fit beneath windows or in smaller rooms without obstructing wall space or light.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany, often featuring secondary woods like pine or oak for internal framing and backboards, finished with a hand-polished shellac or wax.

Authenticity is typically verified by traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, patination consistent with age, and the use of dense, heavy period hardwoods.

A low bookcase works well beneath art or windows, providing a surface for decorative objects, table lamps, or curated book collections while anchoring the room with historical warmth.

Maintain mahogany by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying a quality beeswax to nourish the timber, keeping it away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent warping.