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An Antique Early Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase C1850
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An Antique Early Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase C1850

19th century
Sold 23 August 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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An antique early Victorian Mahogany breakfront open bookcase and dating from around 1850. This bookcase has a square crossbanded edge to the top with a lip underneath. This is followed by three mahogany lined drawers with original brass handles. Under these are three open sections, all of which have two fully adjustable shelves and it stands on a plinth base.

Measures: Height: 41.5" x Depth to Centre: 15.5" x Internal Depth to Ends: 11" x Internal Depth to Centre: 13.5" x Width: 60"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1159113
Dealers Internal Reference
W3655/10.8
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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

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UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
An antique early Victorian Mahogany breakfront open bookcase and dating from around 1850. This bookcase has a square crossbanded edge to the top with a lip underneath. This is followed by three mahogany lined drawers with original brass handles.
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Under these are three open sections, all of which have two fully adjustable shelves and it stands on a plinth base.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An antique dark mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three distinct sections with multiple shelving tiers and small brass drawer pulls.
fig 1. An Antique Early Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase C1850

Measures: Height: 41.5" x Depth to Centre: 15.5" x Internal Depth to Ends: 11" x Internal Depth to Centre: 13.5" x Width: 60"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. An antique dark mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three distinct sections with multiple shelving tiers and small brass drawer pulls.
fig 2. An Antique Early Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase C1850

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159113
Dealers Internal Ref
W3655/10.8
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,473
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Location: Four lane Ends Farm, Skipton Rd (A59), Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2BX
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An antique dark mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three distinct sections with multiple shelving tiers and small brass drawer pulls.
AN ANTIQUE EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT OPEN BOOKCASE C1850
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront configuration, Open shelving, Brass drawer pulls, Plinth base
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 39.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Early Victorian furniture, spanning roughly from 1837 to 1850, typically combined classical Georgian proportions with heavier, more ornate ornamentation as industrial manufacturing methods began to influence traditional craftsmanship.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and rosewood, often featuring solid construction with hand-cut dovetail joints in drawer construction.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-sawn timber, original timber backs, hand-cut joinery, and natural patina resulting from decades of oxidisation and use.

Pairing a dark wood antique bookcase with neutral, light-coloured walls creates a striking contrast, while styling the shelves with a balanced mix of books, ceramics, and sculptural objects softens the heavy visual weight.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and clean periodically using a soft, dry cloth without applying modern silicone-based polishes.
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