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A Victorian Period Mahogany Antique Open Bookcase
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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Victorian Period Mahogany Antique Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 10 March 2025 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A Victorian Period mahogany antique open bookcase. The rectangular top above a moulded frieze and having three internal fixed shelves. Having finely carved applied corbels to the pilasters, with solid mahogany sides and raised on a rectangular plinth. English circa 1870-1880

Dimensions: 45" wide x 18" deep x 49" high (shelf heights from top to bottom 11", 10", 9" & 8")

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian Period mahogany antique open bookcase
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A Victorian Period mahogany antique open bookcase. The rectangular top above a moulded frieze and having three internal fixed shelves.
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Having finely carved applied corbels to the pilasters, with solid mahogany sides and raised on a rectangular plinth.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

English circa 1870-1880

Dimensions: 45" wide x 18" deep x 49" high (shelf heights from top to bottom 11", 10", 9" & 8")

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1128862
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A Victorian Period mahogany antique open bookcase
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christian Davies Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
Location
The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cdavies
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 3,398
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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Location: The Calder Studio, Garden Village, Longsight Road, Clayton Le Dale, Blackburn, BB2 7JA, United Kingdom
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A dark brown Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring multiple tiers of shelving and carved corbels.
A Victorian Period mahogany antique open bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved corbels, Moulded cornice, Open shelving

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Victorian bookcases typically feature rich dark woods like mahogany or walnut, robust proportions, and often incorporate classical architectural motifs or hand-carved detailing.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid timbers such as mahogany, oak, and pine, frequently complemented by hand-cut dovetail joints and brass or wooden fixings.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery methods, such as hand-cut dovetailing, natural patination on the wood surfaces, and minor signs of age-related wear rather than modern manufacturing marks.

Pair the traditional dark wood tones with minimalist decor, neutral wall colours, and curated collections of books and ceramics to balance historical weight with modern airiness.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the furniture out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and clean periodically with a soft, dry cloth rather than harsh chemical polishes.
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