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Large Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 17 November 2025 · James R Millington Antiques
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Large mahogany open bookcase , which will split into two sections . The open top with a flared cornice, and with eight adjustable shelves. The base has eight drawers all with brass handles , locks and key . There is a cupboard to the middle , with two loose inner shelves. dating from around 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
195cm (76.77")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
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James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1169036
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Description
Large mahogany open bookcase , which will split into two sections . The open top with a flared cornice, and with eight adjustable shelves. The base has eight drawers all with brass handles , locks and key . There is a cupboard to the middle , with two loose inner shelves. dating from around 1880.
Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
195cm (76.77")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1169036
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
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 118
Items Sold 752
James R Millington Antiques
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A large Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring adjustable shelving above a lower base section with drawers and a central cupboard door.
Large Victorian mahogany open bookcase
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A large Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring adjustable shelving above a lower base section with drawers and a central cupboard door.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCornice moulding, Adjustable shelving, Plinth base, Raised panel doors
  • SizeH 244 cm (96 in) x W 195 cm (77 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

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Victorian bookcases, produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), typically feature substantial proportions, robust construction, and dark timbers such as mahogany and oak, often influenced by revivalist movements.

Cabinet makers predominantly utilised dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, and oak, frequently incorporating secondary softwoods for drawer linings and back panels, paired with brass hardware.

Authentic pieces can be identified by traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, old backboards with vertical tongue-and-groove construction, and natural ageing of the wood.

A large antique bookcase serves as a striking focal point in a home office or living room; balance the heavy visual weight by mixing book arrangements with curated ceramics, sculptures, and negative space on the shelves.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and nourish the wood periodically using traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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