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Late Victorian Mahogany Bookcase by Lambs of Manchester
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Late Victorian Mahogany Bookcase by Lambs of Manchester

19th century
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Lambs of Manchester late Victorian mahogany open bookcase dating from 1890. The bookcase has three adjustable shelves, and with shaped compartments to the top corners. There is a bobbin turned gallery to the back. A central glass cabinet with copper decoration , lock and key, with a small drawer below.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09095479
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-145 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Maker stamp LAMB MANCHESTER on drawer edge: cabinetmaker operating until 1899.
Bobbin turned spindle gallery: typical of Aesthetic Movement cabinet work.
Copper grille with repoussé flowerheads: decorative metalwork from the late 19th century.
Fluted dentil cornice moulding: crisp machine-assisted carving typical of the decade.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
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SA1156497
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Description
Lambs of Manchester late Victorian mahogany open bookcase dating from 1890. The bookcase has three adjustable shelves, and with shaped compartments to the top corners. There is a bobbin turned gallery to the back. A central glass cabinet with copper decoration , lock and key, with a small drawer below.
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09095479
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-145 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Maker stamp LAMB MANCHESTER on drawer edge: cabinetmaker operating until 1899.
Bobbin turned spindle gallery: typical of Aesthetic Movement cabinet work.
Copper grille with repoussé flowerheads: decorative metalwork from the late 19th century.
Fluted dentil cornice moulding: crisp machine-assisted carving typical of the decade.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156497
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
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Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring a central glazed upper cabinet with decorative metal overlay, flanked by spindle galleries and open shelving below.
Late Victorian mahogany bookcase by Lambs of Manchester
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Aesthetic Movement
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass, Copper
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSpindle gallery, Leaded glass, Copper overlay, Plinth base
  • SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This late Victorian mahogany open bookcase by Lambs of Manchester dates from 1890 and reflects the Aesthetic Movement style. Constructed from dark brown timber, the piece incorporates a central glass cabinet with copper decoration, a lock, a key, and a small drawer below. Details include a bobbin turned spindle gallery across the back, shaped compartments in the top corners, and open shelving that currently holds various books. The lower section features a solid plinth base on bracket feet, while the upper cabinet door displays a geometric leaded grid and a circular floral copper overlay. Ring pulls adorn the small drawer and the cabinet door. Measuring 155 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, the bookcase serves as functional storage in a study, library, or living room. It suits traditional or period interiors as a display and shelving unit for books and decorative objects.

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Victorian Aesthetic Movement bookcases from the late nineteenth century combine functional shelving with artistic decorative elements. They frequently incorporate spindle galleries, leaded or geometric glass, metal overlays, and asymmetric tier arrangements influenced by East Asian and Anglo-Japanese design principles.

Late Victorian cabinet makers primarily utilised solid mahogany, walnut, and oak for structural framing and veneers. Decorative elements often incorporated brass or copper metalwork, bevelled or leaded glass panels, and hand-turned spindle work.

Authentic pieces by high-tier makers often feature stamped or stencilled maker names on the upper edges of drawers or back panels. Dovetail drawer joints, hand-finished mahogany interiors, solid brass hardware, and precise joinery distinguish authentic period production from later reproductions.

Dark mahogany bookcases provide visual weight when positioned against neutral or muted wall shades. Open shelving allows for a balanced mix of books, ceramics, and structural objects to modernise the dark wood tones without obscuring the cabinet work.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Clean glazed and decorative metal panels carefully using gentle, non-abrasive cleaners, avoiding harsh chemicals that can strip historical patination.
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