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Elegant Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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for sale €1,872     $2,032
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Elegant Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
Description

A refined example of Victorian craftsmanship, this mahogany breakfront bookcase features three graduated open sections, offering both style and versatility. The classic breakfront design adds architectural interest, while the adjustable shelves provide practical storage for books or display items. Resting on a sturdy plinth base, this timeless piece brings character and sophistication to any interior.

Height 116cms x Width 153cms x Depth 31cms.

''For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.''

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09111971
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Notched wooden shelf supports inside the uprights: internal joinery from the late nineteenth century.
Wide vertical pine backboards with natural shrinkage gaps: cabinetmaking of the Victorian era.
Flame mahogany veneers across the frieze: decorative finish favoured in the mid-Victorian decades.
Dark oxidised wash across the rear boards: undisturbed surfaces showing long exposure to air.

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.

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SA1158853
Description
A refined example of Victorian craftsmanship, this mahogany breakfront bookcase features three graduated open sections, offering both style and versatility.
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The classic breakfront design adds architectural interest, while the adjustable shelves provide practical storage for books or display items.
Richie Perrott Antiques

Resting on a sturdy plinth base, this timeless piece brings character and sophistication to any interior.

fig 1. A low Victorian mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three sections with adjustable shelving on a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Elegant Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Height 116cms x Width 153cms x Depth 31cms.

''For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

fig 2. A low Victorian mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three sections with adjustable shelving on a solid plinth base.
fig 2. Elegant Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.''

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09111971
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Notched wooden shelf supports inside the uprights: internal joinery from the late nineteenth century.
Wide vertical pine backboards with natural shrinkage gaps: cabinetmaking of the Victorian era.
Flame mahogany veneers across the frieze: decorative finish favoured in the mid-Victorian decades.
Dark oxidised wash across the rear boards: undisturbed surfaces showing long exposure to air.

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.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158853
Richie Perrott Antiques
Richie Perrott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2021
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Richie Perrott Antiques
Telephone 07912 624 065
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The Hay Barn
Royal Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
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A low Victorian mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three sections with adjustable shelving on a solid plinth base.
Elegant Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront projection, Adjustable shelves, Plinth base, Moulded cornice

This Victorian bookcase is made from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour and a dark interior lining, styled with a breakfront projection. It has a moulded cornice along the top, open sections with multiple adjustable shelves, and a solid plinth base at the floor. The structure consists of three vertical bays arranged side by side to form the open shelving unit. It measures 116 cm high by 153 cm wide by 31 cm deep. In a home today, this piece is placed in a study, library, or living room to hold books, decorative objects, and display items. The open shelving design allows for easy access to volumes and personal collections, while the classic breakfront shape provides architectural interest against a wall. The compact depth suits various room layouts where floor space is limited, and the mahogany construction matches traditional or period interior schemes.

FAQs

A Victorian breakfront bookcase is characterised by an architectural design where the central section projects forward beyond the flanking side sections. Produced predominantly in mahogany or walnut during the nineteenth century, these pieces feature multiple tiers of open or glazed shelving set on a solid plinth base.

Victorian craftsmen favoured dense hardwoods, primarily Cuban or West Indian mahogany, combined with pine or oak secondary woods for drawer linings and internal backs. Decorative surfaces often utilized flame mahogany veneers to create symmetrical grain patterning across panels and cornices.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed timber backboards, and original saw marks on unpolished rear surfaces. Look for period-correct shelf support mechanisms, such as saw-tooth timber ladders or brass tonk strips, along with genuine signs of timber contraction along joinery seams.

Position the bookcase against a neutral wall to allow the warm tones of the mahogany to contrast effectively. Balance dense rows of books with sculptural ceramics, framed artwork, or decorative objects to keep the vertical shelving visually uncluttered.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth along the grain direction. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and protect the finish, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or fading.
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