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Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
Sold 9 June 2026 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

A fine Victorian mahogany bookcase of inverted form, standing on a plinth base.

The lower section features open shelving, flanked on either side by enclosed cupboards, providing both display and concealed storage. The upper section is of an open design, fitted with adjustable shelves, ideal for books or decorative items.

The piece is crowned with a shaped cornice, adding elegance and visual interest typical of the period.

Constructed in two sections, the bookcase allows for ease of transport and installation.

Presented in good condition

Size:

Height 79" (210cm)

Width 72" (183cm)

Depth 17" (43cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1206825
Dealers Internal Reference
PP117-30
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A fine Victorian mahogany bookcase of inverted form, standing on a plinth base.
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The lower section features open shelving, flanked on either side by enclosed cupboards, providing both display and concealed storage.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The upper section is of an open design, fitted with adjustable shelves, ideal for books or decorative items.

fig 1. A large dark brown Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring upper and lower open shelving flanked by cupboard doors.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

The piece is crowned with a shaped cornice, adding elegance and visual interest typical of the period.

Constructed in two sections, the bookcase allows for ease of transport and installation.

Presented in good condition

Size:

Height 79" (210cm)

Width 72" (183cm)

Depth 17" (43cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the 1860s.

Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206825
Dealers Internal Ref
PP117-30
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,

Dealer Profile

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Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
Location
Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/philiphunt
Verified Since Mar 2011
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A large dark brown Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring upper and lower open shelving flanked by cupboard doors.
Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
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A large dark brown Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring upper and lower open shelving flanked by cupboard doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Shelving
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDentil moulding, Panelled doors, Plinth base, Adjustable shelving
  • SizeH 201 cm (79 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

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Victorian furniture spans the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, characterised by a revival of historical epochs including Gothic, Elizabethan, and Rococo, alongside robust functional design for the growing middle class.

Cabinet makers predominantly utilised dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany and rosewood, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber backs, and traditional shellac French polish finishes.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks, timber shrinkage patterns, hand-cut joinery, old-growth wood grain density, and the natural oxidisation and wear consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

Pairing dark wood period furniture with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and curated book collections creates a sophisticated balance between historical gravitas and modern minimalism.

Maintain stable ambient humidity and temperature away from direct sunlight and heat sources, feeding the wood periodically with traditional beeswax while avoiding synthetic silicone-based polishes.
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