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A Late Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase C1880
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A Late Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase C1880

19th century
Sold 20 June 2026 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A late Victorian Mahogany glazed bookcase and dating from around 1880. This bookcase has a moulded cornice and two glazed doors with original knob handle and key. It has four fully adjustable shelves inside. The interior is lined in a satin Dmask material and the bookcase is moulded around the bottom and stands on a plinth base.

Measures: Height: 69" x Depth: 13.5" x Internal Depth: 10.5" x Width: 50"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Reference Numbers
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SA1187994
Dealers Internal Reference
W3825/4.1
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PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

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A late Victorian Mahogany glazed bookcase and dating from around 1880. This bookcase has a moulded cornice and two glazed doors with original knob handle and key. It has four fully adjustable shelves inside.
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The interior is lined in a satin Dmask material and the bookcase is moulded around the bottom and stands on a plinth base.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A dark brown mahogany glazed bookcase with two glass-panelled doors and adjustable internal shelving.
fig 1. A Late Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase C1880

Measures: Height: 69" x Depth: 13.5" x Internal Depth: 10.5" x Width: 50"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A dark brown mahogany glazed bookcase with two glass-panelled doors and adjustable internal shelving.
fig 2. A Late Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase C1880

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187994
Dealers Internal Ref
W3825/4.1
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 184
Items Sold 6,488
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A dark brown mahogany glazed bookcase with two glass-panelled doors and adjustable internal shelving.
A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY GLAZED BOOKCASE C1880
Ref: SA1187994
A dark brown mahogany glazed bookcase with two glass-panelled doors and adjustable internal shelving.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Softwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed panel doors, Cornice moulding, Bracket feet, Adjustable shelving
  • SizeH 175 cm (69 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 34.5 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Late Victorian bookcases, produced roughly between 1880 and 1901, often combined classic Georgian proportions with heavier, darker wood tones and functional manufacturing techniques brought on by the Industrial Revolution.

These pieces typically utilized solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like pine, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers and traditional mortise and tenon joinery for the main structure.

Authentic pieces often show signs of hand-planed secondary woods, original blown or cylinder glass panes with minor imperfections, brass hardware characteristic of the period, and natural ageing like shrinkage cracks.

A dark wood antique bookcase can ground a contemporary room by adding warmth and texture; style the interior shelves with a mix of colour-grouped books, ceramics, and sculptural objects rather than packing them tightly.

Keep mahogany furniture out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintain stable indoor humidity to protect the wood and veneer from cracking, and feed the timber periodically with a quality beeswax polish.
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