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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 3 April 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase.

This Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base.

Featuring 4 Fully Adjustable Shelves.

The Top of the Bookcase Featuring Shaped Moldings to the Underside and Finished with a Pierced Gallery.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 60" (152cm)

Width 45" (114cm)

Depth 11 1/2" (29cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125618
Dealers Internal Reference
PP101-9
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Description
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase.

This Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base.

Featuring 4 Fully Adjustable Shelves.

“
The Top of the Bookcase Featuring Shaped Moldings to the Underside and Finished with a Pierced Gallery.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 60" (152cm)

Width 45" (114cm)

Depth 11 1/2" (29cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125618
Dealers Internal Ref
PP101-9
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Norwich
United Kingdom

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An upright Victorian open mahogany bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves and a brass gallery rail along the top edge.
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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An upright Victorian open mahogany bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves and a brass gallery rail along the top edge.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPlinth base, Brass gallery rail, Fixed shelving, Recessed side panels
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

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Victorian bookcases, produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), are characterised by solid construction, dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, and often feature classical architectural details such as plinth bases and cornice mouldings.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense timbers such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, joined using traditional mortise and tenon joinery with hand-cut dovetails on any drawer boxes, and finished with a hand-applied polish.

Authenticity is identified by examining the timber grain, tool marks on hidden surfaces, hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate hardware, and the natural oxidisation and patina accumulated over the centuries.

A Victorian bookcase adds warmth and character to modern spaces when styled with a mix of vintage literature, curated decorative objects, and balanced colour palettes that complement the rich wood tones.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and clean it periodically with a soft, dry cloth or a quality micro-crystalline wax.
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