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Small Proportioned Glazed Oak Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 March 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Small proportioned oak bookcase having a pair of part glazed doors opening to reveal an interior fitted with three fixed shelves , raised on bun feet .

Height

122 cm / 48 "

Width

72.5 cm / 28 "

Depth

24 cm / 9 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished With Working Lock & Key

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Small Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
72.5cm (28.54")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124166
Dealers Internal Reference
378075
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Description
Small proportioned oak bookcase having a pair of part glazed doors opening to reveal an interior fitted with three fixed shelves , raised on bun feet .

Height

122 cm / 48 "

Width

72.5 cm / 28 "

Depth

24 cm / 9 1/2"

fig 1. A small proportioned oak bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors with wooden framing, solid lower panels, and bun feet.
fig 1. Small Proportioned Glazed Oak Bookcase

Good Condition Wax Finished With Working Lock & Key

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Small Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
72.5cm (28.54")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124166
Dealers Internal Ref
378075
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,481
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A small proportioned oak bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors with wooden framing, solid lower panels, and bun feet.
Small Proportioned Glazed Oak Bookcase
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A small proportioned oak bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors with wooden framing, solid lower panels, and bun feet.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed panel doors, Turned bun feet, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 72.5 cm (29 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Glazed bookcases evolved during the 18th and 19th centuries as domestic libraries grew in popularity, designed to protect valuable leather-bound volumes from dust and environmental damage while displaying them.

Traditional pieces are typically constructed from solid oak or oak veneers using traditional joinery methods such as dovetailing for drawers and mortise-and-tenon joints for the frame, often complemented by hand-blown or cylinder glass.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber grain, tool marks, backboards, and construction methods, alongside natural signs of ageing, wear to the wood, and period-appropriate hardware such as brass locks and hinges.

Integrating an antique wooden piece into a modern scheme involves pairing it with clean-lined contemporary seating, using the shelving to display curated collections of books and ceramics, and balancing the warm wood tones with neutral walls.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, supplemented by occasional gentle cleaning with a soft cloth and application of traditional beeswax.
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