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English Oak Library Bookcase
Arcadia Antiques
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English Oak Library Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Good quality 19th century English oak library bookcase. 1870.

Adjustable shelving on top and bottom.

Upper shelf depth: 6.5-inches

Base shelf depth: 13-inches

Internal reference: H

Code: 9019

Dimensions:

W: 84" (213.4 cm)

H: 91.5" (232.4 cm)

D: 17" (43.2 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
232cm (91.34")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this English Oak Library Bookcase to the 1870s.

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SA1157558
Dealers Internal Reference
9019
Description
Good quality 19th century English oak library bookcase. 1870.

Adjustable shelving on top and bottom.

Upper shelf depth: 6.5-inches

Base shelf depth: 13-inches

Internal reference: H

Code: 9019

Dimensions:

W: 84" (213.4 cm)

H: 91.5" (232.4 cm)

D: 17" (43.2 cm)

Height
232cm (91.34")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this English Oak Library Bookcase to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157558
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9019
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A pale English oak two-part library bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors and three lower solid panelled cupboard doors.
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English Oak Library Bookcase

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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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A pale English oak two-part library bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors and three lower solid panelled cupboard doors.
English Oak Library Bookcase
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A pale English oak two-part library bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors and three lower solid panelled cupboard doors.
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Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, English library bookcases are substantial storage pieces designed for studies and manor house libraries, typically featuring upper glazed doors for book protection and lower solid cupboards for architectural documents or folios.

These pieces are typically constructed from native hardwoods such as English oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, mortise and tenon joinery, adjustable wooden shelves, and glass panels set within timber frames.

Authenticity can be verified by examining hand-planed backboards, square hand-cut nails or early screws, original brass escutcheons and lock mechanisms, natural shrinkage gaps in timber joints, and subtle irregularities in historical glass panes.

A large oak library bookcase serves as a functional architectural focal point in open-plan living areas or dining spaces, styled by combining leather-bound volumes with modern ceramics, woven baskets, and framed artwork within the glazed display sections.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain to protect the finish without altering its tone. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement.
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