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Irish Library Bookcase
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for sale €8,184     $8,884
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Irish Library Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Good late 19th C Irish painted bookcase with a sliding middle door on the top and base section. 1880

This bookcase is part of a near pair of bookcases that came out of a country estate in Ireland.

Interior top depth - 11"(28cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Irish Glazed Library Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126060
Dealers Internal Reference
8795
Description
Good late 19th C Irish painted bookcase with a sliding middle door on the top and base section. 1880

This bookcase is part of a near pair of bookcases that came out of a country estate in Ireland.

Interior top depth - 11"(28cm)

Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Irish Glazed Library Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126060
Dealers Internal Ref
8795
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors.
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Archive I A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors.

Irish Library Bookcase

Archive II A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View II
Archive III A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors.
Archive V A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View V
Archive VI A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View VI
Archive VII A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View VII
Archive VIII A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View VIII
Archive IX A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View IX
Archive X A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View X
Archive XI A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View XI
Archive XII A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View XII
Archive XIII A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View XIII
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors.
Irish Library Bookcase
Ref: SA1126060
A large dark blue painted wooden bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors revealing timber shelves above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors.
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Irish country library bookcases often combine proportioned glazed upper sections for book storage with solid cupboard bases, reflecting provincial adaptations of Georgian and Victorian cabinetry styles.

These pieces were typically crafted using native softwoods such as pine or hardwoods like oak and mahogany, constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints, float glass panes, and brass hardware.

Authentic period examples feature hand-sawn backboards, irregular glass panes with minor imperfections, hand-carved mouldings, and natural wear around original drawer handles and locks.

A painted bookcase works as a focal piece in a dining room, living space, or home office, offering contrast against neutral walls while housing curated collections of books and ceramics.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoid water or abrasive chemical cleaners that could strip historic paint layers, and maintain a stable ambient humidity to prevent timber movement.
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