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19th Century Ebonised 2 Door Bookcase

19th century
Sold 21 May 2025 · Merchant House Antiques
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Description

Very stylish French late 19th Century glazed bookcase. Fabulous quality original glass working lock and key

Fully adjustable shelves , old paper labels on back boards

Ebonised with two doors and constructed from solid mahogany. original ormolu mounts

The whole piece can come apart for ease of transportation and delivery.

Circa 1890.

H: 219 cm (86 1/4")

W: 141 cm (55 1/2")

D: 47 cm (18 1/2"

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Ebonised Glazed Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA1121500
Dealers Internal Reference
Mha0052/0210/5200
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Description
Very stylish French late 19th Century glazed bookcase. Fabulous quality original glass working lock and key

Fully adjustable shelves , old paper labels on back boards

Ebonised with two doors and constructed from solid mahogany. original ormolu mounts

The whole piece can come apart for ease of transportation and delivery.

Circa 1890.

H: 219 cm (86 1/4")

W: 141 cm (55 1/2")

D: 47 cm (18 1/2"

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Ebonised Glazed Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121500
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha0052/0210/5200
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Archive I A full-length shot of a 19th-century ebonised two-door bookcase featuring glazed upper doors and panelled lower doors with gilt metal mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Ebonised 2 Door Bookcase

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Merchant House Antiques

Merchant House Antiques
Telephone 07768 960144
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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/merchant
Verified Since Apr 2008
Items For Sale 94
Items Sold 4,220
Merchant House Antiques
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A full-length shot of a 19th-century ebonised two-door bookcase featuring glazed upper doors and panelled lower doors with gilt metal mounts.
19th century ebonised 2 door bookcase
Ref: SA1121500
A full-length shot of a 19th-century ebonised two-door bookcase featuring glazed upper doors and panelled lower doors with gilt metal mounts.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency Revival
  • MaterialHardwood, Glass, Gilt Metal
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsGlazed upper doors, Gilt brass mounts, Panelled lower doors, Cornice moulding

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An ebonised bookcase is a piece of wooden furniture treated with a finish designed to mimic expensive ebony wood, a technique particularly popular during the 19th century.

These cabinets were typically constructed from secondary hardwoods such as beech, pine, or fruitwood, which were then stained, painted, and polished to achieve a deep black lustre, often accented with gilt brass mounts.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, old glass with minor imperfections, and genuine wear to the ebonised finish rather than modern spray paint.

Position it against a neutral or richly coloured wall to let the dark finish pop, and style the interior shelves with a curated mix of vintage books and ceramics to balance weight and transparency.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood from warping or the finish from cracking, and dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth without applying silicone-based polishes.
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