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Fine Georgian Library Bookcase Mahogany
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Fine Georgian Library Bookcase Mahogany

18th century
Description

A fine quality Georgian library bookcase in mahogany, the glazed top section has 15 section astragal glassed doors still with the original wavy glass the shelves are adjustable , it has a classical pediment with its original gilded finial . The base has two doors and adjustable shelves internally it has two drawers with original gilded brass handles ,both top and bottom have working locks and key, the condition is excellent ,it is in two parts for easy transport.

Circa 1800

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 145 CMS

DEPTH 48 CMS

HEIGHT 260 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09453410
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 210-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Octagonal astragal glazing with cylinder glass: classic George III library cabinet work.
Oak drawer linings with front-to-back bottoms: traditional cabinet-making of the period.
Natural shrinkage gap in the drawer bottoms: centuries of timber movement.
Mellowed shellac finish on figured mahogany: honest wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1207630
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Description
A fine quality Georgian library bookcase in mahogany, the glazed top section has 15 section astragal glassed doors still with the original wavy glass the shelves are adjustable , it has a classical pediment with its original gilded finial . The base has two doors and adjustable shelves internally it has two drawers with original gilded brass handles ,both top and bottom have working locks and key, the condition is excellent ,it is in two parts for easy transport.

Circa 1800

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 145 CMS

DEPTH 48 CMS

HEIGHT 260 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09453410
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 210-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Octagonal astragal glazing with cylinder glass: classic George III library cabinet work.
Oak drawer linings with front-to-back bottoms: traditional cabinet-making of the period.
Natural shrinkage gap in the drawer bottoms: centuries of timber movement.
Mellowed shellac finish on figured mahogany: honest wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1207630
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below.

Fine Georgian Library Bookcase Mahogany

Archive II A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View III
Archive IV A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View IV
Archive V A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View V
Archive VI A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View VII
Archive VIII A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View VIII
Archive IX A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View IX
Archive X A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View X
Archive XI A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View XI
Archive XII A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View XII
Archive XIII A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View XIII
Archive XIV A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View XIV
Archive XV A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View XV
Archive XVI A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View XVI
Archive XVII A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below. View XVII
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Caenby Corner
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Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring a broken swan-neck pediment with a central gilded urn finial, two astragal glazed upper doors, and two solid panelled cabinet doors below.
Fine Georgian library bookcase mahogany
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsBroken pediment, Astragal glazing, Urn finial, Panelled doors
  • SizeH 260 cm (102 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This Georgian library bookcase in rich brown mahogany combines a glazed upper display section with a lower cabinet base. The classical structure incorporates a broken swan-neck pediment topped by an original central gilded urn finial, and fifteen-section astragal glazed doors retaining their original wavy glass. Below, two solid panelled cabinet doors open to reveal adjustable shelves and two internal drawers fitted with original gilded brass handles, accompanied by working locks and keys. Both upper and lower sections display clean joinery and warm timber grain throughout. Standing at 260 cm high, 145 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the piece separates into two modular parts for transportation. This bookcase provides generous display and storage capacity for a home study, living room, or traditional library setting.

FAQs

Georgian library bookcases, typically crafted during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, feature classical architectural proportions, astragal-glazed upper doors, and solid timber base cupboards designed to store large volumes.

Dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany was the preferred primary timber, prized for its strength, rich grain, and stability, often paired with oak or pine for internal drawer linings and backboards.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-blown glass panes displaying subtle distortions, hand-planed timber backboards, and cast brass hardware.

Position the bookcase as a focal architectural element, mixing period leather-bound volumes with contemporary ceramics or minimalist glass objects to balance historical proportions with modern design.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the piece is situated away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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