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19th Century Victorian Monumental Carved Oak Library Bookcase with Intricate Carvings
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
for sale €1,931     $2,096
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19th Century Victorian Monumental Carved Oak Library Bookcase with Intricate Carvings

19th century
Description

Heavily carved with Lion/ Green Man masks, fruit and foliate decorations. The upper section has 3 glazed doors. The lower section with 3 drawers above 3 cupboards. We have removed the top decorative frieze for now, due to ceiling height.

Dimensions

Height = 243 cm & an extra 25 cm with decorative frieze.

Width = 187 cm

Depth = 61.7 cm

Shelf Depth at the Top Approx. = 23 cm -24 cm

Shelf Depth at the Base Approx. = 49 cm - 50 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
243cm (95.67")
Width
187cm (73.62")
Depth
61.7cm (24.29")
Declaration

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198080
Dealers Internal Reference
B-153
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Description
Heavily carved with Lion/ Green Man masks, fruit and foliate decorations. The upper section has 3 glazed doors. The lower section with 3 drawers above 3 cupboards. We have removed the top decorative frieze for now, due to ceiling height.

Dimensions

Height = 243 cm & an extra 25 cm with decorative frieze.

Width = 187 cm

Depth = 61.7 cm

Shelf Depth at the Top Approx. = 23 cm -24 cm

Shelf Depth at the Base Approx. = 49 cm - 50 cm

Height
243cm (95.67")
Width
187cm (73.62")
Depth
61.7cm (24.29")
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198080
Dealers Internal Ref
B-153
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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A large Victorian dark oak bookcase featuring three glass upper doors, three carved drawers, three carved lower cabinet doors, and a decorative scroll pediment.
19th century Victorian Monumental Carved Oak Library Bookcase with Intricate Carvings
Ref: SA1198080
A large Victorian dark oak bookcase featuring three glass upper doors, three carved drawers, three carved lower cabinet doors, and a decorative scroll pediment.
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FAQs

During the Victorian era, library bookcases were crafted as substantial focal points for formal studies, featuring solid oak construction, detailed relief carvings, and glazed upper doors designed to protect book collections.

These pieces were built using solid English or European oak, featuring hand-carved ornamental motifs, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, and floating panel cabinet doors designed to accommodate natural timber movement.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planing marks on rear panels, original iron or brass lock mechanisms, cast hardware, and natural uneven surface wear consistent with age rather than modern artificial distressing.

To integrate a substantial oak piece into modern decor, pair it with light neutral walls, blend traditional leather-bound volumes with modern ceramics, and ensure adequate ambient lighting to highlight the carved woodwork.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber shrinkage or warping.
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