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A 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase
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A 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
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Showing On Geoffrey McGregor's Stand Is A 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase. The Oblong Shaped Top With Rounded Corners And A Moulded Edge Above A Pair Of Glazed Doors Enclosing Three Adjustable Shelves And All Supported On A Plinth Base.

S5/6146

41”W x 13”D x 46”H

£1195

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Long Melford Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1202956
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S5/6146
Description
Showing On Geoffrey McGregor's Stand Is A 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase.
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The Oblong Shaped Top With Rounded Corners And A Moulded Edge Above A Pair Of Glazed Doors Enclosing Three Adjustable Shelves And All Supported On A Plinth Base.
Long Melford Antiques

S5/6146

41”W x 13”D x 46”H

£1195

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Long Melford Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1202956
Dealers Internal Ref
S5/6146
Long Melford Antiques
Long Melford Antiques
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Antiques in the heart of sudbury, united kingdom.

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A 19th-century mahogany bookcase featuring two glazed doors, adjustable interior shelves, and a plinth base.
A 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase
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A 19th-century mahogany glazed bookcase is a wooden storage cabinet designed to house books behind glass panelled doors. Originating in the Regency and Victorian eras, these cabinets were crafted to protect valuable personal libraries while showcasing book spines.

These bookcases were predominantly crafted using solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers over secondary timbers such as pine or oak. Features typically include hand-cut glass panes, brass lock mechanisms, and hand-dovetailed internal drawers or shelves.

Authentic 19th-century examples often exhibit slight distortions or air bubbles in the original cylinder glass, hand-cut dovetail joints on internal components, and natural timber shrinkage lines on unpolished backboards.

A dark timber glazed bookcase can be integrated into modern spaces by pairing it with neutral wall palettes and contemporary art. Beyond storing books, the interior shelves can display studio ceramics, glassware, or decorative objects to contrast traditional wood tones with modern forms.

To preserve the original finish, position the unit away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and fading. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually with a soft cloth, and clean the glass panels with non-ammonia spray applied to a microfiber rag.
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