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A Very Rare and Fine Unusual 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Bookcases or Display Cases
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A Very Rare and Fine Unusual 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Bookcases or Display Cases

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A very rare and fine unusual 19th Century pair of finely figured mahogany bookcases or display cases of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with gorgeously rich patination, grain and with intricately carved scrolls, trailing foliate, flowerheads, lozenge and beaded motif detail throughout. The waisted, moulded upper section with three serpentine shelves is surmounted with a fabulous arrangement of a flowerhead flanked with cabochons and c-scrolls. The lower section with moulded serpentine top of rectangular form and beautiful flowerhead detail to the outer border trim, is raised over shaped frieze, supported on elegant tapering and fluted cabriole leg with a stunning arrangement of trailing acanthus leaf and scroll detail on knee, terminating on whorl foot.

Mahogany Type: ‘Santos Mahogany’

Physical Dimensions
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these Pair Mahogany Open Bookcases to the 19th Century.

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SA1119200
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A3115
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Description
A very rare and fine unusual 19th Century pair of finely figured mahogany bookcases or display cases of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with gorgeously rich patination, grain and with intricately carved scrolls, trailing foliate, flowerheads, lozenge and beaded motif detail throughout.
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The waisted, moulded upper section with three serpentine shelves is surmounted with a fabulous arrangement of a flowerhead flanked with cabochons and c-scrolls.
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The lower section with moulded serpentine top of rectangular form and beautiful flowerhead detail to the outer border trim, is raised over shaped frieze, supported on elegant tapering and fluted cabriole leg with a stunning arrangement of trailing acanthus leaf and scroll detail on knee, terminating on whorl foot.

Mahogany Type: ‘Santos Mahogany’

Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these Pair Mahogany Open Bookcases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1119200
Dealers Internal Ref
A3115
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
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Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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West Sussex
BN18 9PY
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A pair of 19th-century mahogany open bookcases featuring shaped display tiers, carved crestings, and cabriole legs.
A Very Rare and Fine Unusual 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Bookcases or Display cases
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Popularised during the Victorian period, etageres and open display bookcases featured exposed tiers designed to display books and decorative objects, frequently incorporating carved crestings, cabriole legs, and shaped shelving.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, employing hand-cut joinery, intricate wood carving, and French polish finishes.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, subtle timber shrinkage across solid panels, hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery, and natural age patination on unexposed surfaces.

Flanking an entryway console, fireplace alcove, or symmetrical wall space with a pair of dark wood bookcases provides architectural structure while contrasting classical woodworking with contemporary elements.

Maintain stable environmental humidity away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting routinely with a dry microfiber cloth and applying beeswax sparingly to nourish the original finish.
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