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Small Proportions (156 Cm H) Antique Display Cabinet Bookcase
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Small Proportions (156 Cm H) Antique Display Cabinet Bookcase

19th century
Sold 26 July 2025 · Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors
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A wonderfully proportioned two part bookcase or display cabinet in mahogany showing a beautiful patina and dating from 1840/1850. The top section with three adjustable shelves behind two glazed cabinet doors. The bottom cupboard section has two panelled doors with a single fixed shelf. The brass sliding door bolts and the working locks with keys to both sections are original. All raised on shaped bracket feet. The back of this cabinet is original as well.

Very good condition with only minor historic marks and wear. There are no splits to the wood. This cabinet is in parts for ease of shipping.

Date Victorian.

Size overall. 96cm W x 31cm D x 156cm H

Top section. 96cm W x 24 cm D x 91cm H

Bottom section 92cm W x 31cm D x 65cm H

Internal shelf dimensions. Top. 86.5cm x 18.5cm.

Internal shelf dimensions. Bottom 86.5cm x 27.5cm.

Bottom shelf height is 23.5cm top and 23.5cm bottom.

Date of Manufacture

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Antique Display Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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Description
A wonderfully proportioned two part bookcase or display cabinet in mahogany showing a beautiful patina and dating from 1840/1850. The top section with three adjustable shelves behind two glazed cabinet doors. The bottom cupboard section has two panelled doors with a single fixed shelf. The brass sliding door bolts and the working locks with keys to both sections are original. All raised on shaped bracket feet. The back of this cabinet is original as well.
fig 1. An upright wooden display cabinet with glazed upper doors and panelled lower cabinet doors, shown open against a panelled wall.
fig 1. Small Proportions (156 Cm H) Antique Display Cabinet Bookcase

Very good condition with only minor historic marks and wear. There are no splits to the wood. This cabinet is in parts for ease of shipping.

Date Victorian.

Size overall. 96cm W x 31cm D x 156cm H

Top section. 96cm W x 24 cm D x 91cm H

Bottom section 92cm W x 31cm D x 65cm H

Internal shelf dimensions. Top. 86.5cm x 18.5cm.

Internal shelf dimensions. Bottom 86.5cm x 27.5cm.

Bottom shelf height is 23.5cm top and 23.5cm bottom.

Date of Manufacture

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Antique Display Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117734
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2015

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An upright wooden display cabinet with glazed upper doors and panelled lower cabinet doors, shown open against a panelled wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright wooden display cabinet with glazed upper doors and panelled lower cabinet doors, shown open against a panelled wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Proportions (156 Cm H) Antique Display Cabinet Bookcase

Archive II An upright wooden display cabinet with glazed upper doors and panelled lower cabinet doors, shown open against a panelled wall. View II
Archive III An upright wooden display cabinet with glazed upper doors and panelled lower cabinet doors, shown open against a panelled wall. View III
Archive IV An upright wooden display cabinet with glazed upper doors and panelled lower cabinet doors, shown open against a panelled wall. View IV
Archive V An upright wooden display cabinet with glazed upper doors and panelled lower cabinet doors, shown open against a panelled wall. View V
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An upright wooden display cabinet with glazed upper doors and panelled lower cabinet doors, shown open against a panelled wall.
Small Proportions (156 cm H) Antique Display Cabinet Bookcase
Ref: SA1117734
An upright wooden display cabinet with glazed upper doors and panelled lower cabinet doors, shown open against a panelled wall.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets & Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed upper doors, Panelled base doors, Bracket feet, Fixed shelving

Display cabinets and glazed bookcases evolved significantly from the 17th century onwards, initially used by wealthy households to showcase imported porcelain, books, and curiosities from global expeditions.

Authentic period pieces are typically crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring traditional joinery such as dovetail drawers, mortise and tenon frames, and hand-blown cylinder glass.

Authentication relies on examining timber patination, hand-cut dovetailing, tool marks on secondary woods, original brass hardware, and subtle imperfections in the glass panes indicative of historic manufacturing techniques.

Integrating period wooden furniture into modern spaces involves balancing traditional craftsmanship with minimal styling, using the interior shelves for curated collections of ceramics, books, or monochrome objects to create visual contrast.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading and veneer lifting, and applying occasional natural beeswax polish rather than modern silicone sprays.
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