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18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

Item Code: S26-1

Circa 1820

A magnificent 19th century mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase of impressive scale and elegant proportions. The upper section features four glazed doors with finely crafted gothic astragal glazing, opening to adjustable shelves for ample display space. Below, the central fall-front secretaire drawer opens to reveal a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeonholes, creating a refined writing or storage area. The lower cupboards provide generous enclosed storage, all raised on a plinth base.

* Superb rich mahogany patina throughout

* Elegant gothic astragal glazed doors

* Central secretaire drawer with fitted interior

* Breakfront form with excellent storage and display capacity

* Breaks down into multiple sections for ease of transport and installation

Dimensions:

* Width: 283 cm

* Depth: 60 cm

* Height: 252 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
252cm (99.21")
Width
283cm (111.42")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1170574
Dealers Internal Reference
S26-1A
Description
19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

Item Code: S26-1

Circa 1820

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A magnificent 19th century mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase of impressive scale and elegant proportions.
FB Antiques

The upper section features four glazed doors with finely crafted gothic astragal glazing, opening to adjustable shelves for ample display space. Below, the central fall-front secretaire drawer opens to reveal a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeonholes, creating a refined writing or storage area. The lower cupboards provide generous enclosed storage, all raised on a plinth base.

fig 1. An 18th-century George III mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring gothic astragal-glazed upper doors, dentil cornice moulding, and lower panelled cupboards.
fig 1. 18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Superb rich mahogany patina throughout

Elegant gothic astragal glazed doors

Central secretaire drawer with fitted interior

Breakfront form with excellent storage and display capacity

Breaks down into multiple sections for ease of transport and installation

Dimensions:

Width: 283 cm

Depth: 60 cm

Height: 252 cm

Height
252cm (99.21")
Width
283cm (111.42")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170574
Dealers Internal Ref
S26-1A
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An 18th-century George III mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring gothic astragal-glazed upper doors, dentil cornice moulding, and lower panelled cupboards.
18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Breakfront profile, Dentil cornice, Flame mahogany panels
  • SizeH 252 cm (99 in) x W 283 cm (111 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This George III breakfront bookcase stands as an imposing piece of Georgian library furniture, constructed from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour and finished with a rich patina. The upper section comprises four glass doors featuring gothic astragal glazing, framed beneath a dentil cornice moulding. The base section presents a symmetrical arrangement of small drawers alongside larger drawers fitted with round wooden pull handles, positioned above lower panelled cupboards with flame mahogany grain patterns. The entire structure stands on a simple plinth base. Measuring 252 cm high, 283 cm wide and 60 cm deep, the bookcase separates into multiple sections for installation. This substantial storage and display unit serves well in a traditional study, home office, or formal sitting room to house collections of books and display decorative objects behind glass doors while keeping items organised in the lower compartments.

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A George III breakfront bookcase is an 18th-century piece characterised by a central section that projects forward from the flanking wing sections, featuring glazed upper doors and solid wooden lower cupboards or drawers.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, featuring oak or pine for interior drawer linings, alongside hand-blown glass panes set within wooden astragal glazing bars.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary woods, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and hand-planed back panels.

Positioned as a focal architectural piece in a dining room or study, a breakfront cabinet can be styled with curated contemporary ceramics, art monographs, and glassware alongside traditional books.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking or veneer lifting.
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