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18th C Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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for sale €19,656     $21,336
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18th C Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

18th century
Description

An 18th Mahogany bookcase / display case of rare proportions, having impressive glazed doors with 92 panes. Fully adjustable shelves and dismantles into 9 sections for ease of movement.

Provenance - Spetchley Park, Worcestershire

Physical Dimensions
Height
246.4cm (97.01")
Width
259cm (101.97")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Declaration

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1087911
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Description
An 18th Mahogany bookcase / display case of rare proportions, having impressive glazed doors with 92 panes. Fully adjustable shelves and dismantles into 9 sections for ease of movement.

Provenance - Spetchley Park, Worcestershire

Height
246.4cm (97.01")
Width
259cm (101.97")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1087911
Blank Canvas Antiques
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An 18th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazed doors above four lower drawers with brass handles.
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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazed doors above four lower drawers with brass handles.

18th C Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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An 18th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazed doors above four lower drawers with brass handles.
18th C Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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An 18th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazed doors above four lower drawers with brass handles.
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Originating in the 18th century, the breakfront bookcase became popular in Georgian England as a prominent feature in private libraries. Its central section projects forward beyond the side wings, providing a structural focal point while maximizing storage space.

Period bookcases were primarily constructed from solid and veneered mahogany, alongside oak or pine secondary woods for interior drawer linings. Glazed upper doors featured individual hand-cut glass panes held by carved wood astragal mouldings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, handmade brass hardware, original float glass panes with subtle irregularities, and hand-planed back panels. The mahogany naturally shows subtle variations in colour and depth acquired over time.

A breakfront cabinet acts as a architectural anchor in a living room, dining area, or study. Modern styling often involves mixing bound volumes with ceramics, sculpture, and framed artwork displayed behind the glass panels.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax paste twice yearly. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, warping, or fading of the timber.
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