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Glazed Breakfront Bookcase Georgian Mahogany
Harper Baxter
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Glazed Breakfront Bookcase Georgian Mahogany

18th century
For Sale by Harper Baxter
Description

Rare early 19th Century glazed breakfront bookcase.

Constructed from mahogany and oak. The glazed paneled doors enclosed adjustable shelving and raised on a plinth base.

Dismantles to 5 sections - top, 3 cabinets and base - for ease of movement. Delivered by a two man team on a fully insured service.

England, circa 1810

Height: 112.2 cm

Width: 257.6 cm

Depth: 36.4 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
112.2cm (44.17")
Width
257.6cm (101.42")
Depth
36.4cm (14.33")
Declaration

Harper Baxter has dated this Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1137040
Description
Rare early 19th Century glazed breakfront bookcase.

Constructed from mahogany and oak. The glazed paneled doors enclosed adjustable shelving and raised on a plinth base.

Dismantles to 5 sections - top, 3 cabinets and base - for ease of movement. Delivered by a two man team on a fully insured service.

England, circa 1810

Height: 112.2 cm

Width: 257.6 cm

Depth: 36.4 cm

Height
112.2cm (44.17")
Width
257.6cm (101.42")
Depth
36.4cm (14.33")
Date of Manufacture

Harper Baxter has dated this Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137040
Harper Baxter
Harper Baxter
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Harper Baxter

Harper Baxter
Telephone 0191 716 3537
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Clavering House
Newcastle upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE1 3NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/harperbaxter
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A low, wide Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring four glass doors and internal timber shelves.
Glazed Breakfront Bookcase Georgian Mahogany
Ref: SA1137040
A low, wide Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring four glass doors and internal timber shelves.
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A Georgian breakfront bookcase is a multi-sectioned storage cabinet originating in 18th-century Britain, featuring a central section that extends forward beyond the flanking side panels.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, incorporating hand-blown glass panes, brass fittings, and secondary timber like pine or oak for backings and interior framing.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-dovetailed joinery, slight irregularities in hand-cut glass panes, hand-sawn secondary timber, and dark natural oxidisation on unvarnished rear surfaces.

Anchor a dining room, hallway, or study with the piece, balancing its visual weight by curating light ceramic vessels, bound volumes, or structural glassware behind the glass doors.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid wood contraction, dusting routinely with a soft microfibre cloth and applying clear beeswax along the grain annually.
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