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A Fine George II Mahogany Library Bookcase
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A Fine George II Mahogany Library Bookcase

18th century
Sold 14 October 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A Fine George II Mahogany Library Bookcase. Raised on bracket feet with cupboards doors enclosing a shelved interior. The upper section having astragal glazed doors, which retain their original hand blown glass and atop an architectural cornice with dental molding. The bookcase is in very good and original condition and retails a good colour and waxed patina. 2350mm high, 1320mm wide and 470mm deep. English. Circa 1755.

Physical Dimensions
Height
235cm (92.52")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George II Mahogany Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1162796
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Description
A Fine George II Mahogany Library Bookcase. Raised on bracket feet with cupboards doors enclosing a shelved interior.
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The upper section having astragal glazed doors, which retain their original hand blown glass and atop an architectural cornice with dental molding.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The bookcase is in very good and original condition and retails a good colour and waxed patina. 2350mm high, 1320mm wide and 470mm deep. English. Circa 1755.

Height
235cm (92.52")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George II Mahogany Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162796
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A tall George II mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper doors, and panelled lower cabinet doors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Fine George II Mahogany Library Bookcase

Archive II A tall George II mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper doors, and panelled lower cabinet doors. View II
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A tall George II mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper doors, and panelled lower cabinet doors.
A Fine George II Mahogany Library Bookcase
Ref: SA1162796
A tall George II mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper doors, and panelled lower cabinet doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBroken arch pediment, Glazed cabinet doors, Panelled lower doors, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 235 cm (93 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

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The George II period, spanning from 1727 to 1760, is characterised by architectural proportions, heavy use of imported mahogany, and a transition from earlier walnut designs to more robust, classically influenced ornamentation.

Authentic pieces from this era typically feature solid mahogany and secondary softwoods like oak or pine, constructed with hand-cut dovetails, mortise and tenon joints, and hand-blown cylinder glass panes.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the secondary woods, tool marks, hand-cut joinery, patination of the wood surfaces, and original hardware or glass panels consistent with mid-18th-century cabinet making.

Pairing a large wooden antique cabinet with minimalist modern seating and neutral walls creates a balanced interior, allowing the rich tones and historical craftsmanship to serve as a focal point.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding extreme humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the finish.
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