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A 19th Century Mahogany Library Bookcase.
Long Melford Antiques
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£1,895
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A 19th Century Mahogany Library Bookcase.

19th century
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Showing On Geoffrey McGregor’s Stand Is A 19th Century Mahogany Library Bookcase. The Top Section With A Shaped And Moulded Cornice Above A Pair Of Glazed Doors Enclosing Adjustable Shelves The Lower Section With Two Panelled Doors And A Plinth Base.

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56”W x 22”D x 89”H

£1895

Physical Dimensions
Height
226.1cm (89.02")
Width
142.2cm (55.98")
Depth
55.9cm (22.01")
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Long Melford Antiques has dated this Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1152330
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Description
Showing On Geoffrey McGregor’s Stand Is A 19th Century Mahogany Library Bookcase.
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The Top Section With A Shaped And Moulded Cornice Above A Pair Of Glazed Doors Enclosing Adjustable Shelves The Lower Section With Two Panelled Doors And A Plinth Base.
Long Melford Antiques

S5/1278

56”W x 22”D x 89”H

£1895

Height
226.1cm (89.02")
Width
142.2cm (55.98")
Depth
55.9cm (22.01")
Date of Manufacture

Long Melford Antiques has dated this Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1152330
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S5/1278
Long Melford Antiques
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A 19th-century mahogany library bookcase featuring glazed upper doors displaying books and a panelled lower cupboard base.
A 19th Century Mahogany Library Bookcase.
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A 19th-century mahogany library bookcase typically features a two-part construction with a glazed upper section for displaying books and a solid panelled lower cabinet for enclosed storage. These pieces were prominently crafted during the Regency and Victorian eras to furnish private study spaces and home libraries.

These bookcases were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often showcasing flame mahogany patterns on lower door panels. The upper doors feature original glass, while drawer linings and structural back panels frequently utilise secondary timber such as pine or oak.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware, slight irregularities in antique float glass, and natural patination on the timber. The underside and back panels typically show hand-sawn timber with consistent ageing.

A large mahogany bookcase serves as an architectural anchor in a living room, dining space, or home office. Style the interior shelves with a curated mixture of bound volumes, ceramics, and small decorative objects, keeping surrounding wall tones neutral to highlight the warm wood tones.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to protect the timber finish. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, warping, or fading of the veneer.
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