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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Bookcase
London City Antiques
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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
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Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above a pair of carved mahogany glazed doors opening to reveal 3 adjustable shelves above 2 shaped drawers and a pair of moulded figured mahogany panelled doors opening to reveal a shelf interior, quality carved mahogany corbels standing on a plinth base.

An exceptional bookcase of first class quality displaying a very desirable colour.

Dimensions:

Height 205 cm (80.71 in)

Width 134 cm (52.75 in)

Depth 43 cm (16.93 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202052
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2785
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Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above a pair of carved mahogany glazed doors opening to reveal 3 adjustable shelves above 2 shaped drawers and a pair of moulded figured mahogany panelled doors opening to reveal a shelf interior, quality carved mahogany corbels standing on a plinth base.

An exceptional bookcase of first class quality displaying a very desirable colour.

Dimensions:

Height 205 cm (80.71 in)

Width 134 cm (52.75 in)

Depth 43 cm (16.93 in)

Dated 1860

Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202052
Dealers Internal Ref
2785
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian figured mahogany two-part bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with carved detailing and a lower cupboard with panelled doors.
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Bookcase
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Victorian mahogany bookcases typically feature rich timber graining, carved architectural details such as corbels or mouldings, glazed upper doors for dust-free storage, and solid lower cupboard bases.

Cabinet makers primarily utilised solid mahogany and figured mahogany veneers, alongside hand-cut glass panes, brass hardware, and secondary timbers like pine or oak for interior drawer linings and backboards.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces usually display hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-planed backboards, original glass with slight surface distortions, and authentic age-related wear around lock plates and hinges.

A Victorian bookcase acts as an anchoring feature in contemporary settings, functioning effectively in dining rooms as a display cabinet for ceramics or in living spaces and home offices for curated book arrangements.

Position the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent cracking, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice annually following the natural direction of the wood grain.
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