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Georgian Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Georgian Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine Georgian style mahogany breakfront bookcase of elegant proportions, standing upon shaped bracket feet.

The lower section is fitted with beautifully panelled doors, each adorned with lattice-work inlays to the corners, adding a delicate decorative touch. The upper section features glazed doors with Gothic-style astragal glazing, lending architectural charm and refinement.

The doors open to reveal fully adjustable shelving, offering both practicality and versatility. The top frieze is decorated with lunette-style mouldings and inlaid lattice-work panels, completing the piece with classic period detailing.

Constructed in two sections for ease of placement and transport, this bookcase is presented in good overall condition.

Size:

Height 77" (196cm)

Width 63" (160cm)

Depth 19" (48cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199369
Dealers Internal Reference
PP109-3
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Description
A fine Georgian style mahogany breakfront bookcase of elegant proportions, standing upon shaped bracket feet.
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The lower section is fitted with beautifully panelled doors, each adorned with lattice-work inlays to the corners, adding a delicate decorative touch.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The upper section features glazed doors with Gothic-style astragal glazing, lending architectural charm and refinement.

fig 1. A Georgian style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with Gothic arched astragal glazing and lower panelled cupboard doors resting on bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

The doors open to reveal fully adjustable shelving, offering both practicality and versatility. The top frieze is decorated with lunette-style mouldings and inlaid lattice-work panels, completing the piece with classic period detailing.

Constructed in two sections for ease of placement and transport, this bookcase is presented in good overall condition.

Size:

Height 77" (196cm)

Width 63" (160cm)

Depth 19" (48cm)

Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199369
Dealers Internal Ref
PP109-3
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A Georgian style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with Gothic arched astragal glazing and lower panelled cupboard doors resting on bracket feet.

Georgian Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Archive II A Georgian style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with Gothic arched astragal glazing and lower panelled cupboard doors resting on bracket feet. View II
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Philip Hunt Antiques

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A Georgian style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with Gothic arched astragal glazing and lower panelled cupboard doors resting on bracket feet.
Georgian Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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A Georgian style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with Gothic arched astragal glazing and lower panelled cupboard doors resting on bracket feet.
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A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side wings. Popularised in 18th-century Britain, these large-scale library cabinets typically combine upper glazed doors with lower cupboard storage.

Georgian cabinetry predominantly utilised dense mahogany timber, valued for its stability and rich grain. Construction features often include hand-cut dovetail joints, solid brass escutcheons, and hand-blown glass panes supported by wood glazing bars.

Authentic 18th and early 19th-century pieces display hand-planed backboards, period-correct brass hardware, secondary timber like oak or pine inside drawers, and subtle variations in hand-cut astragal glazing bars.

Balance the visual weight of a dark wood breakfront bookcase by pairing it with neutral wall tones and contemporary seating, while curating the interior shelves with a mix of bound volumes, ceramics, and minimalist decorative objects.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber drying or veneer movement. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year, buffing along the direction of the wood grain.
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