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A 19th Century Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
Henry Fowler Antiques
for sale €1,814     $1,969
£1,550
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A 19th Century Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

19th century
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A very beautiful 19th century glazed bookcase, retaining it’s original locks and Keys

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
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Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1183130
Description
A very beautiful 19th century glazed bookcase, retaining it’s original locks and Keys
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1183130
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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A 19th-century mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two arched glass doors, internal wooden shelving, and two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
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Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two arched glass doors, internal wooden shelving, and two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs.
A 19th century mahogany glazed bookcase
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A 19th-century mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two arched glass doors, internal wooden shelving, and two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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A 19th-century mahogany glazed bookcase is a tall timber storage piece constructed with glass-panelled upper doors over lower drawers or solid cupboards. Popular during the Georgian and Victorian eras, these cabinets featured flame mahogany veneers, moulded cornices, and adjustable timber shelving designed to protect and display volumes.

These bookcases were primarily constructed using solid mahogany or pine framed with rich mahogany veneers. The upper sections featured hand-blown glass panels held within timber glazing bars, while hardware included cast brass locks, escutcheons, and turned timber or brass knobs.

Authentic pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, such as hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original hand-blown glass containing subtle air bubbles or distortions, and natural wood shrinkage along backboards. Look for original brass locks, stamped drawer linings, and hand-planed surfaces on unexposed areas.

Position the piece as a focal focal point in a dining room, hallway, or study. Mix bound books with sculptural ceramics, framed artwork, or folded linens inside the glazed section to create visual balance against the dark timber, allowing the piece to serve as both functional storage and a display cabinet.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent the timber from warping, cracking, or fading, and clean glass panels with a mild solution applied directly to a cloth.
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