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Imposing Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Imposing Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
Description

An imposing Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase of substantial proportions and fine presence.

The bookcase stands upon a plinth base, giving it a strong and architectural foundation. The lower section is fitted with two astragal glazed doors with bevelled glass, flanked by two panelled cupboards. Above these are four mahogany-lined drawers, each retaining elegant swan-neck handles, providing excellent storage.

The upper section features four astragal glazed doors with bevelled glass, opening to reveal fully adjustable shelving, ideal for books or display. The whole is crowned with a dentil cornice, adding classical refinement and balance to the design.

Presented in good overall condition, this impressive bookcase comes in five sections for ease of transport and installation.

Size:

Height 91” (231cm)

Width 80” (203cm)

Depth 24” (61cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
203cm (79.92")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199385
Dealers Internal Reference
PP109-18
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An imposing Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase of substantial proportions and fine presence.

The bookcase stands upon a plinth base, giving it a strong and architectural foundation.

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The lower section is fitted with two astragal glazed doors with bevelled glass, flanked by two panelled cupboards.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Above these are four mahogany-lined drawers, each retaining elegant swan-neck handles, providing excellent storage.

fig 1. A large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazed upper doors, brass drop handles, and lower storage cupboards.
fig 1. Imposing Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

The upper section features four astragal glazed doors with bevelled glass, opening to reveal fully adjustable shelving, ideal for books or display. The whole is crowned with a dentil cornice, adding classical refinement and balance to the design.

Presented in good overall condition, this impressive bookcase comes in five sections for ease of transport and installation.

Size:

Height 91” (231cm)

Width 80” (203cm)

Depth 24” (61cm)

Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
203cm (79.92")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199385
Dealers Internal Ref
PP109-18
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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A large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazed upper doors, brass drop handles, and lower storage cupboards.
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The breakfront design originated in the eighteenth century and remained prominent throughout the Victorian era. It features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side sections, originally engineered to accommodate large volumes while providing visual architectural depth in formal libraries.

Victorian bookcases were predominantly constructed from dense woods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with beeswax or French polish. Glazed doors incorporated individual glass panes set within solid wood astragal mouldings, complemented by hand-cast brass handles and locks.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass secondary fittings, and natural variations in glass texture. Look for signs of age inside timber drawers, hand-carved astragal glazing bars, and period-correct locks.

Position the piece as an architectural focal point along a primary wall in a study, dining room, or living space. Modern interiors often balance the weight of dark mahogany by styling shelves with neutral-toned ceramics, books grouped by palette, and clean contemporary lighting.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and lacquer fading. Apply high-quality beeswax twice a year using a soft cotton cloth, buffing gently along the natural grain to protect the original finish.
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