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Georgian Waterfall Bookcase
Millers Antiques
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Georgian Waterfall Bookcase

18th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A well proportioned 18th century waterfall bookcase in mahogany, with four tiers and a single drawer beneath. Height of shelves top 16.5cm 19.5cm

bottom 23cm

All in good condition and ready for use, made around 1780.

Currently on free UK mainland delivery.

Physical Dimensions
Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1107360
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays

Description
A well proportioned 18th century waterfall bookcase in mahogany, with four tiers and a single drawer beneath. Height of shelves top 16.5cm 19.5cm

bottom 23cm

All in good condition and ready for use, made around 1780.

Currently on free UK mainland delivery.

Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107360
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
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A dark mahogany Georgian waterfall bookcase featuring three open graduated shelves above a single drawer with brass handles.
Georgian Waterfall Bookcase
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A waterfall bookcase features open shelves that diminish in depth from bottom to top, creating a terraced silhouette. Originating in the late 18th and early 19th centuries during the Georgian and Regency periods, this construction allowed for clear visibility and organized storage of books of varying dimensions.

Routine dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and occasional applications of beeswax polish maintain the natural luster of mahogany wood. Placing the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight prevents timber warping and finish fading.

A waterfall bookcase can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing dark timber with neutral wall paint and modern ceramic vessels alongside antique books. Placing larger items on lower shelves and smaller items on upper tiers maintains visual proportion.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship, including hand-sawn backboards, irregular dovetail joints on drawers, and natural timber shrinkage over time. Original brassware will show subtle hand-cast variations rather than uniform machine production.

Traditional Georgian waterfall bookcases were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timbers such as pine or oak. Features often included hand-dovetailed drawer joints and cast brass ring handles or escutcheons.
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