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Neat Sized Napoleon III Ebonised Bookcase
Merchant House Antiques
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Neat Sized Napoleon III Ebonised Bookcase

19th century
Description

Very decorative 19th Century Napoleon III ebonised bookcase of neat size.

Circa 1870.

H

: 200 cm (78 3/4")

W

: 83 cm (32 11/16")

D

: 44 cm (17 5/16")

3 fully adjustable shelves , wouldn’t be difficult to add more shelves if needed

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Ebonised Bookcase to the 1870s.

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SA1193493
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Mha059/3020/6022
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Description
Very decorative 19th Century Napoleon III ebonised bookcase of neat size.

Circa 1870.

H

: 200 cm (78 3/4")

W

: 83 cm (32 11/16")

D

: 44 cm (17 5/16")

3 fully adjustable shelves , wouldn’t be difficult to add more shelves if needed

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Ebonised Bookcase to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193493
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha059/3020/6022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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A narrow 19th-century Napoleon III ebonised wooden bookcase featuring a single glazed glass door, decorative gilt brass mounts, and a warm oak lined interior.
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United Kingdom

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A narrow 19th-century Napoleon III ebonised wooden bookcase featuring a single glazed glass door, decorative gilt brass mounts, and a warm oak lined interior.
Neat sized Napoleon III ebonised bookcase
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A narrow 19th-century Napoleon III ebonised wooden bookcase featuring a single glazed glass door, decorative gilt brass mounts, and a warm oak lined interior.
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Napoleon III style furniture originated in France during the Second Empire period (18521870). It is characterised by eclectic revivals of earlier French styles, frequent use of dark or ebonised woods, rich gilt-bronze or brass mounts, and inlaid decoration.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or fruitwood, coated with a black ebonised varnish or lacquer to imitate ebony. They frequently incorporate glass panels, brass or gilded bronze (ormolu) mounts, and natural timber linings.

Authentic pieces show natural signs of age, such as subtle surface craquelure in the finish, hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware with appropriate patina, and secondary woods like oak or pine used for drawer linings and rear panels.

An ebonised cabinet provides strong visual contrast against lighter neutral walls. Place it as a focal piece to display leather-bound books, ceramics, or sculptural objects, blending historical character into modern or transitional room schemes.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or water on ebonised surfaces, and use a specialist wax sparingly to preserve the sheen without disturbing brass elements.
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