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Georgian Mahogany Cornice.
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    Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .
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Georgian Mahogany Cornice.

18th century
For Sale by A and B Antiques
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Mahogany Georgian Cornice.

Good condition Ideal for missing replacement.

Max width 119cm Max D56cm Height 12cm

Internal measurements W105cm D47.5cm

£50.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen Alexander 07525494275.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

A and B Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Cabinet Cornice to the Georgian era.

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SA1174945
Description
Mahogany Georgian Cornice.

Good condition Ideal for missing replacement.

Max width 119cm Max D56cm Height 12cm

Internal measurements W105cm D47.5cm

£50.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen Alexander 07525494275.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Cabinet Cornice to the Georgian era.

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SA1174945
A and B Antiques
A and B Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014

Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .

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Georgian Mahogany Cornice.

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An antique Georgian mahogany cabinet cornice featuring carved dentil moulding and internal timber partition sections.
Georgian Mahogany cornice.
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An antique Georgian mahogany cabinet cornice featuring carved dentil moulding and internal timber partition sections.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDentil moulding, Carved detail, Rectangular box construction
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This architectural salvage piece is a Georgian mahogany cornice in a dark brown timber, designed as an open rectangular box construction with internal timber partition sections. It exhibits carved detail, dentil moulding, and green tape marks visible on the dark brown surface. The piece measures 12 cm high, 119 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, with internal measurements of 105 cm wide and 47.5 cm deep. Suitably adapted as an ideal replacement for a missing part on a period cabinet, the cornice serves restoration projects in a gentleman's library or study today. It integrates into traditional interiors where period accuracy is required, offering a practical solution for cabinet repair and historical conservation.

FAQs

A Georgian cabinet cornice is a decorative upper section designed to top large architectural furniture such as bookcases, wardrobes, and cabinets made between 1714 and 1830. These structures follow classical architectural proportions and feature hand-carved mouldings inspired by Greco-Roman design.

Georgian cabinetmakers primarily used dense timber, particularly imported Cuban or West Indian mahogany, as well as native oak for structural backing. The mouldings were hand-planed and assembled using mortise and tenon or dovetail joinery.

Authentic period cornices exhibit hand-saw marks on non-visible surfaces, irregular hand-carved detailing, and dark patination accumulated over centuries. The timber used in the Georgian era is typically denser and darker than modern plantation mahogany.

A salvaged wooden cornice can be displayed atop a mantelpiece, mounted on a wall as a floating architectural feature, or integrated into bespoke built-in cabinetry to add historical depth to a contemporary room.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, dry cloth along the grain of the moulding. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber, avoiding synthetic polishes or liquid cleaners that may alter the original finish.
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