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Large Mid-victorian Open Bookcase.

19th century
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Circa 1850. An early Victorian mahogany three section open bookcase, the top with stylish moulded cornice with a simple beaded frieze, the top section with three open sections, each with three adjustable shelves separated by flat pilasters, the base with three concealed drawers in the frieze and three doors with oval flame mahogany panels with and cast brass knob handles, inside a variations including drawers and shelving, resting on an enclosed mahogany plinth.

238cm High, 210cm Wide, 52cm Deep. Almost 8.5 linear meters of shelving space.

Physical Dimensions
Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

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

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SA1173158
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34640
Description
Circa 1850. An early Victorian mahogany three section open bookcase, the top with stylish moulded cornice with a simple beaded frieze, the top section with three open sections, each with three adjustable shelves separated by flat pilasters, the base with three concealed drawers in the frieze and three doors with oval flame mahogany panels with and cast brass knob handles, inside a variations including drawers and shelving, resting on an enclosed mahogany plinth.

238cm High, 210cm Wide, 52cm Deep. Almost 8.5 linear meters of shelving space.

Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1173158
Dealers Internal Ref
34640
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Archive I A large mid-Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring a three-bay open upper section with adjustable shelves set above a three-door cupboard base with oval veneered panels.

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A large mid-Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring a three-bay open upper section with adjustable shelves set above a three-door cupboard base with oval veneered panels.
Large Mid-Victorian Open Bookcase.
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A large mid-Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring a three-bay open upper section with adjustable shelves set above a three-door cupboard base with oval veneered panels.
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Mid-Victorian open bookcases typically feature substantial proportions, rich hardwood construction such as mahogany or walnut, and simple classical profiles. They often combine open upper shelving with enclosed lower cupboards decorated with flame veneer panels.

Cabinetmakers during this era predominantly utilised solid mahogany or oak for structural framework, alongside flame mahogany or walnut veneers for decorative door panels. Shelving often incorporated adjustable wooden sawtooth or brass peg support systems.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-planed backboards, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers or lower carcass frames, and original cast brass locks or escutcheons. Natural age-related oxidisation on the timber underside and interior surfaces also indicates genuine period origin.

Position a large open bookcase as a architectural focal point in a home office, dining room, or drawing room. Balance book arrangements with modern ceramic vessels, framed art, and decorative object groupings on the open shelves to soften the timber visual weight.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber hydration, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent veneer lifting.
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