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Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
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Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

19th century
Sold 24 May 2025 · Hand of Glory
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A Victorian mahogany bookcase cabinet, circa 1870, the upper section with a pair of glazed arch-top doors , the interior with three adjustable shelves, flanked by corner brackets, the base with a single frieze drawer over a pair of glazed arch panel doors with single shelf to the interior, flanked by spiral columns and upon a plinth base.

A very useful bookcase cabinet of good, rich colour. There are some losses to the veneer and the back sides of the plinth base and and a section of moulding missing at the back left hand side, the lock to the upper section is not original.

Physical Dimensions
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA1107709
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000739
Description
A Victorian mahogany bookcase cabinet, circa 1870, the upper section with a pair of glazed arch-top doors , the interior with three adjustable shelves, flanked by corner brackets, the base with a single frieze drawer over a pair of glazed arch panel doors with single shelf to the interior, flanked by spiral columns and upon a plinth base.

A very useful bookcase cabinet of good, rich colour.

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There are some losses to the veneer and the back sides of the plinth base and and a section of moulding missing at the back left hand side, the lock to the upper section is not original.
Hand of Glory
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107709
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000739
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

Archive II A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns. View V
Archive VI A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns. View VI
Archive VII A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns. View VII
Archive VIII A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns. View VIII
Archive IX A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns. View IX
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified Since Jul 2012
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Items Sold 2,462
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns.
Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Ref: SA1107709
A dark mahogany Victorian bookcase cabinet featuring arched glass doors on both upper and lower sections with carved corbels and barley twist columns.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched glass panels, Carved corbels, Twisted column details, Panelled glazed doors
  • SizeH 210 cm (83 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases typically feature dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, substantial proportions, and often incorporate architectural details like arched glass panels, carved corbels, and turned columns.

These cabinets were constructed using solid timbers and veneers on secondary woods, utilizing traditional joinery such as dovetailing for drawers and mortise and tenon frames, combined with hand-blown or cylinder sheet glass.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, old backboards with hand-planed marks, original brass hardware, and the characteristic patina and oxidisation of nineteenth-century wood finishes.

Integrating a dark wood antique piece into a modern home works well by balancing the heavy timber with neutral walls, minimalist styling on the internal shelves, and pairing it with contemporary lighting to create a sophisticated focal point.

Maintain mahogany furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, dusting with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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