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Large 19th Century Open Bookcase
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Large 19th Century Open Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Hunt Gather Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A large 19th century open bookcase in Mahogany, embellished with turned columns.

Dimensions: H:203cm W:176cm D:36cm

Its right hand side is unfinished. Presumably built to sit against a wall.

Physical Dimensions
Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this 19th Century Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1209071
Description
A large 19th century open bookcase in Mahogany, embellished with turned columns.

Dimensions: H:203cm W:176cm D:36cm

Its right hand side is unfinished. Presumably built to sit against a wall.

Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this 19th Century Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209071
Hunt Gather Antiques
Hunt Gather Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026
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A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish.
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Archive I A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish.

Large 19th Century Open Bookcase

Archive II A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish. View II
Archive III A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish. View III
Archive IV A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish. View IV
Archive V A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish. View V
Archive VI A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish. View VI
Archive VII A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish. View VII
Archive VIII A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish. View VIII
Archive IX A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish. View IX
Archive X A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish. View X
Archive XI A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish. View XI
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Hunt Gather Antiques

Hunt Gather Antiques
Telephone 07525 794887
Location
Unit 7c
Riverside Trading Estate
Fiddlers Ferry
Penketh
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 2UL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/huntgather
Verified Since Apr 2026
Items For Sale 45
Items Sold 32
Hunt Gather Antiques
Hunt Gather Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2026
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Location: Unit 7c, Riverside Trading Estate, Fiddlers Ferry, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2UL, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/huntgather
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A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish.
Large 19th century open bookcase
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A large 19th-century double-bay open timber bookcase with arched tops and turned column pilasters in a warm brown finish.
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A 19th-century open bookcase features exposed shelving without glass or solid doors, designed for easy access to literature in private libraries and studies. These pieces frequently incorporate classic architectural elements such as turned pilasters, arched tops, and moulded bases.

Cabinetmakers primarily used dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and walnut for visible elements, often incorporating solid pine or fir for internal backboards and framework. Traditional joinery included hand-cut dovetail joints and hand-turned wooden pilasters.

Authentic period examples display signs of historical craftsmanship, including hand-sawn rear boards, irregular tool marks, original peg or ratchet shelf supports, and natural timber shrinkage along joints. The timber typically exhibits uneven patination accumulated over decades.

Style a large timber bookcase by combining traditional literature with modern art objects, ceramics, and framed prints to create visual contrast. Placing the unit against a neutral backdrop highlights the warm wood tone and architectural structure.

Dust regularly using a dry microfiber cloth along the wood grain, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. Apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish and protect against environmental drying.
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