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Description

Late Victorian mahogany open bookcase dating from around the 1890s. With a short raised back , two adjustable shelves below , and with X turned trims to each side , and standing on ball feet

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

31cm (12.20")

Reference Numbers

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SA1114707

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Description

Late Victorian mahogany open bookcase dating from around the 1890s.

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With a short raised back , two adjustable shelves below , and with X turned trims to each side , and standing on ball feet.

James R Millington Antiques

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

31cm (12.20")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1114707

About the Dealer

James R Millington Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

Telephone 07787 574993

Location

Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOpen shelving, Turned bun feet, Fluted uprights, Raised gallery top
SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

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Late Victorian furniture, produced towards the end of the 19th century, often combined traditional craftsmanship with functional designs, drawing inspiration from various historical revivals while prioritising domestic utility.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, utilising traditional joinery such as dovetailing and mortise and tenon joints to ensure structural integrity.

Authenticity is assessed by examining timber ageing, hand-cut dovetails, tool marks, original patination, and the presence of period-appropriate hardware and construction techniques.

A dark wood bookcase adds warmth and character to modern spaces, serving as a functional display for books and decorative objects while grounding minimalist or neutral colour schemes.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping, and applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood surface.