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Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian
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Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian

19th century
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This is a large antique breakfront bookcase. An English, walnut display cabinet with astragal glazed doors in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A stately and refined example with superb proportion, ideal for the grand drawing room or refined study.

Handsome breakfront form, perfectly suited for the display of novels, periodicals or ornaments

Free-standing upon a set of six legs, ideal for placement within any room

Crafted in select walnut stocks, displaying fine grain interest and warm, caramel tones

Trio of astragal glazed doors, arranged in a graceful stepped profile

Each dressed with inset, matched locks — key present for secure storage

Adjustable shelving within, accommodating a variety of book heights and display pieces

Topped with a classic crown moulding in the Georgian tradition

Standing upon tapering legs with shaped block feet, providing balance and elegance

Distinctive Georgian revival aesthetic, with enduring Victorian craftsmanship

This antique walnut bookcase is a magnificent example of 19th century English cabinet making, offering both visual grandeur and practical storage — a commanding centrepiece for any period interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 183.5cm (72.25'')

Max Depth: 36cm (14.25'')

Max Height: 121.5cm (47.75'')

Central Shelf Depth: 26cm (10.25'')

Outer Shelf Depth: 21cm (8.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
121.5cm (47.83")
Width
183.5cm (72.24")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1138756
Dealers Internal Reference
25338
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This is a large antique breakfront bookcase.
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An English, walnut display cabinet with astragal glazed doors in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
London Fine Antiques

A stately and refined example with superb proportion, ideal for the grand drawing room or refined study.

fig 1. A large Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring three astragal glazed doors and square tapered legs.
fig 1. Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Handsome breakfront form, perfectly suited for the display of novels, periodicals or ornaments

Free-standing upon a set of six legs, ideal for placement within any room

Crafted in select walnut stocks, displaying fine grain interest and warm, caramel tones

fig 2. A large Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring three astragal glazed doors and square tapered legs.
fig 2. Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Trio of astragal glazed doors, arranged in a graceful stepped profile

Each dressed with inset, matched locks — key present for secure storage

Adjustable shelving within, accommodating a variety of book heights and display pieces

fig 3. A large Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring three astragal glazed doors and square tapered legs.
fig 3. Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Topped with a classic crown moulding in the Georgian tradition

Standing upon tapering legs with shaped block feet, providing balance and elegance

Distinctive Georgian revival aesthetic, with enduring Victorian craftsmanship

fig 4. A large Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring three astragal glazed doors and square tapered legs.
fig 4. Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian

This antique walnut bookcase is a magnificent example of 19th century English cabinet making, offering both visual grandeur and practical storage — a commanding centrepiece for any period interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 183.5cm (72.25'')

Max Depth: 36cm (14.25'')

Max Height: 121.5cm (47.75'')

Central Shelf Depth: 26cm (10.25'')

Outer Shelf Depth: 21cm (8.25'')

Height
121.5cm (47.83")
Width
183.5cm (72.24")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138756
Dealers Internal Ref
25338
London Fine Antiques
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A large Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring three astragal glazed doors and square tapered legs.
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A breakfront bookcase is a large, multi-sectioned piece of storage furniture where the central section steps forward beyond the adjacent side sections. Originating in the 18th century, the design creates depth and visual interest while providing substantial space for books and decorative objects behind glazed doors.

Georgian Revival bookcases are predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods, most commonly mahogany or walnut veneers, paired with clear glass panes for astragal glazing. Internal components often feature pine or oak secondary timber framing, complemented by brass locks and hinges.

Georgian Revival pieces, crafted from the late 19th through early 20th centuries, emulate 18th-century Chippendale and Hepplewhite forms. Key identifiers include precise astragal glazing bar patterns, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, dental or fluted frieze mouldings, and solid brass keyhole escutcheons.

A large mahogany breakfront bookcase can serve as an architectural anchor along a main wall in a study, dining room, or wide hallway. Balance the visual weight of dark mahogany by displaying curated collections of modern ceramics, art books, or light-coloured glass objects inside the cabinet sections.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying beeswax annually along the grain. Glass panes should be cleaned with a dampened microfiber cloth, taking care to avoid spraying liquid directly onto the wood framing or astragal glazing bars.
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