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A Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase C1880
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase C1880

19th century
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A Victorian Mahogany library bookcase and dating from around 1880. This library bookcase has a moulded cornice with a lip underneath. It has two glazed doors to the top with a key with two fully adjustable shelves inside. To each side of the top under the cornice is a carved corbal. The base has a square edge to the top with a serpentine fronted freize drawers underneath both of which are Mahogany lined. To each side of the drawers is a carved cobal. It has two doors to the bottom both with a moulded panel and a shelf inside. It stands on a plinth and separates into three pieces for ease of movement.

Measures: Height to Top: 82" x Height to Top Base: 35" x Depth: 17.5" x Internal Depth to Top: 9.5" x Width: 48"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
208.5cm (82.09")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208960
Dealers Internal Reference
W3975/19.4
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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

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PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
A Victorian Mahogany library bookcase and dating from around 1880. This library bookcase has a moulded cornice with a lip underneath. It has two glazed doors to the top with a key with two fully adjustable shelves inside. To each side of the top under the cornice is a carved corbal.
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The base has a square edge to the top with a serpentine fronted freize drawers underneath both of which are Mahogany lined.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

To each side of the drawers is a carved cobal. It has two doors to the bottom both with a moulded panel and a shelf inside. It stands on a plinth and separates into three pieces for ease of movement.

fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display cabinet above a solid cupboard base with carved corbels.
fig 1. A Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase C1880

Measures: Height to Top: 82" x Height to Top Base: 35" x Depth: 17.5" x Internal Depth to Top: 9.5" x Width: 48"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A late Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display cabinet above a solid cupboard base with carved corbels.
fig 2. A Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase C1880

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
208.5cm (82.09")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208960
Dealers Internal Ref
W3975/19.4
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
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A late Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display cabinet above a solid cupboard base with carved corbels.
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Late Victorian library bookcases produced around 1880 are characterised by their two-tier structure, comprising a glazed upper section for book storage and a solid timber cupboard base. They frequently feature deep moulded cornices, carved decorative corbels, and rich mahogany construction suited for formal domestic interiors.

Cabinetmakers during the nineteenth century predominantly utilised solid mahogany and rich wood veneers. Structural construction typically includes hand-cut dovetail joints, glass panes set within timber door frames, internal adjustable shelving, and heavy plinth bases.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristics such as hand-cut joinery, original brass lock mechanisms, and secondary woods like pine or oak used for backboards and drawer interiors. The glass may show slight waves or imperfections typical of nineteenth-century glass manufacturing.

Large mahogany bookcases function well in living rooms, formal dining areas, or dedicated home offices. Placing dark timber furniture against contemporary neutral walls creates visual contrast, while displaying ceramics or art alongside books modernises the overall presentation.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading.
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