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Mahogany Bookcase
Gaylords Antiques
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Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
Description

This wonderful mahogany open bookcase that has carved drops to the top section with a cornice, the bookcase has ten shelves that are all adjustable . Ideal for the larger book collector .All in a wonderful deep mahogany colour.

Dimensions:-

Width 60" 153cm

Height 83" 211 cm

Depth 15" 38cm with cornice

Book Depth 9" 23cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the 1850s.

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SA1169993
Description
This wonderful mahogany open bookcase that has carved drops to the top section with a cornice, the bookcase has ten shelves that are all adjustable . Ideal for the larger book collector .All in a wonderful deep mahogany colour.

Dimensions:-

Width 60" 153cm

Height 83" 211 cm

Depth 15" 38cm with cornice

Book Depth 9" 23cm

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169993
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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A large Victorian open-front mahogany double-bay bookcase featuring carved side corbels, a moulded cornice, and a painted grey interior back.
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Gaylords Antiques

Gaylords Antiques
Telephone 01329 843 402
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75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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A large Victorian open-front mahogany double-bay bookcase featuring carved side corbels, a moulded cornice, and a painted grey interior back.
Mahogany Bookcase
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A large Victorian open-front mahogany double-bay bookcase featuring carved side corbels, a moulded cornice, and a painted grey interior back.
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Victorian bookcases are characterised by robust construction, heavy moulded cornices, flame mahogany veneers, and hand-carved details such as side corbels or scrolls. They were designed to house expansive personal collections in 19th-century study spaces and libraries.

These pieces were typically built using solid mahogany or rich flame mahogany veneers applied over pine or oak cores. Secondary timbers like pine were commonly utilised for internal back panels and structural framing.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, adjustable wooden shelf support ladders, hand-carved corbel accents, and natural age-related patination across the timber surfaces.

Mix leather-bound volumes with modern ceramics, framed artwork, and decorative brass objects to break up continuous rows of text. Stagger display items across the twin bays to create visual balance.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or fading. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly to preserve the finish.
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