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Slender Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase
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Slender Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 May 2025 · Camden Antiques
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Description

A fine quality inlaid mahogany bookcase in the manner of Edwards and Roberts. Dating to the late Victorian / Edwardian period and of slender proportions. Decorated throughout with fine inlaid detailing in satinwood and boxwood. With a glazed door to the top and the base section with a single drawer sitting over a cupboard door. Both doors are lockable (keys supplied) and open to access shelved interiors. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent original condition. Splits into two sections for ease of installation.

BOOKS NOT INCLUDED.

Dimensions:

Width 61cms

Depth 36cms

Height 194cms

Sheld depth (glazed section) 19cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1128034
Dealers Internal Reference
18425
Description
A fine quality inlaid mahogany bookcase in the manner of Edwards and Roberts. Dating to the late Victorian / Edwardian period and of slender proportions. Decorated throughout with fine inlaid detailing in satinwood and boxwood.
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With a glazed door to the top and the base section with a single drawer sitting over a cupboard door.
Camden Antiques

Both doors are lockable (keys supplied) and open to access shelved interiors. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent original condition. Splits into two sections for ease of installation.

BOOKS NOT INCLUDED.

Dimensions:

Width 61cms

Depth 36cms

Height 194cms

Sheld depth (glazed section) 19cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase to the 1900s.

Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128034
Dealers Internal Ref
18425
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
Dealer Profile

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

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Archive I A slender mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric astragals, an inlaid frieze, and a lower cupboard door decorated with detailed marquetry. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II A slender mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric astragals, an inlaid frieze, and a lower cupboard door decorated with detailed marquetry. View II
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Telephone 07887 503 904
Location
Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/camden
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 2,504
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Verified Since Jun 2012
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Location: Units 20 & 19, The Vinery, Poling, West Sussex, BN18 9PY, United Kingdom
Verified
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A slender mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric astragals, an inlaid frieze, and a lower cupboard door decorated with detailed marquetry.
Slender Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase
Ref: SA1128034
A slender mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric astragals, an inlaid frieze, and a lower cupboard door decorated with detailed marquetry.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Satinwood, Boxwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Glazed tracery, String inlay, Swan-neck pediment
  • SizeH 194 cm (76 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneers from lifting or cracking. Clean surfaces periodically with a soft, dry cloth and apply traditional beeswax sparingly to nourish the timber finish.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a study or living area, contrasting against neutral or moody wall colours. Balance the visual weight by curating shelves with a mixture of vintage leather-bound volumes and minimalist decorative objects.

Authentic period pieces exhibit period-correct tool marks, hand-cut dovetailing, and natural timber oxidisation beneath the finish. Inspect the interior secondary woods, glass imperfections such as bubbles or uneven thickness, and the ageing of the brass hardware to verify historical accuracy.

Authentic pieces typically feature solid mahogany and secondary timbers such as oak or pine, finished with fine veneers and boxwood or satinwood stringing. Traditional joinery methods, including dovetail drawers and hand-cut glazed door frames, were standard for structural integrity.

Inlaid mahogany bookcases gained prominence during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly within Georgian and Edwardian design traditions. Cabinetmakers utilised rich imported timbers like mahogany, enhanced by delicate contrasting wood veneers and marquetry, to signal refinement and scholarly taste.
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