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19thc Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

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19thc Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

19th century
Description

19thc Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

with nine glazed pane doors above

With two panelled doors beneath.

41”w x 94”h x 16”d

104cm w x 239cm h x 40cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Physical Dimensions
Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1186142
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6426
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
19thc Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

with nine glazed pane doors above

With two panelled doors beneath.

41”w x 94”h x 16”d

104cm w x 239cm h x 40cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186142
Dealers Internal Ref
6426
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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Archive I A tall 19th-century mahogany bookcase featuring an upper cabinet with two gothic-arched glazed doors above a lower cupboard base with two flame mahogany panelled doors.

19thc Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2010
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A tall 19th-century mahogany bookcase featuring an upper cabinet with two gothic-arched glazed doors above a lower cupboard base with two flame mahogany panelled doors.
19thc Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
Ref: SA1186142
A tall 19th-century mahogany bookcase featuring an upper cabinet with two gothic-arched glazed doors above a lower cupboard base with two flame mahogany panelled doors.
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A 19th-century glazed bookcase typically features a two-part construction comprising an upper section with glass-fronted doors for book display and a lower cupboard base for concealed storage. These pieces were manufactured predominantly in mahogany or walnut during the Regency and Victorian eras to furnish private home libraries.

19th-century bookcases were primarily constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, frequently utilising highly figured flame mahogany on lower cabinet doors. Internal shelf supports often incorporated timber saw-tooth ratchets, while original glass doors featured handmade crown or cylinder glass secured by timber astragal mouldings.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand construction, including hand-dovetailed drawer joints, secondary timber backboards made of pine or oak, and minor surface irregularities in historic glass panes. Look for original brass lock mechanisms, authentic wear on drawer runners, and natural patination along polished surfaces.

Integrate a glazed bookcase into modern spaces by balancing books with curated ceramic objects, contemporary glassware, or sculptural items across the shelves. Utilising the cabinet as a china display in a dining room or placing it against a neutral wall creates a grounding focal point.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Avoid placing mahogany furniture in direct sunlight or adjacent to heat sources, as extreme temperature changes can dry out veneers and cause timber movement.
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