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A Late Victorian Oak Library Bookcase C1890
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
for sale €989     $1,073
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A Late Victorian Oak Library Bookcase C1890

19th century
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A late Victorian Oak library bookcase and dating from around 1890. This original piece has a moulded cornice with a carved lip underneath. Down each side of the top is a moulded column with carved and moulded capitals to the top. The top has two glazed doors with a key and three fully adjustable shelves inside. The base has a moulded edge to the top with two short drawers underneath and then three short drawers to each side. All drawers are Oak lined with original Brass handles. To the centre of the base is a moulded panel small door with shelf inside. It stands on a plinth base and the top lifts of for ease of movement.

Measures: Height to Top: 75.5" x Height to Top Base: 33" x Depth: 19" x Internal Depth on Top: 8.5" Width: 39"

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
192cm (75.59")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1212843
Dealers Internal Reference
W3962/10.5
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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

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

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

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
A late Victorian Oak library bookcase and dating from around 1890. This original piece has a moulded cornice with a carved lip underneath. Down each side of the top is a moulded column with carved and moulded capitals to the top. The top has two glazed doors with a key and three fully adjustable shelves inside.
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The base has a moulded edge to the top with two short drawers underneath and then three short drawers to each side.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

All drawers are Oak lined with original Brass handles. To the centre of the base is a moulded panel small door with shelf inside. It stands on a plinth base and the top lifts of for ease of movement.

fig 1. A late Victorian oak library bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper cabinet with adjustable shelving above a pedestal base with drawers.
fig 1. A Late Victorian Oak Library Bookcase C1890

Measures: Height to Top: 75.5" x Height to Top Base: 33" x Depth: 19" x Internal Depth on Top: 8.5" Width: 39"

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 oak library bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper cabinet with adjustable shelving above a pedestal base with drawers.
fig 2. A Late Victorian Oak Library Bookcase C1890

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
192cm (75.59")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212843
Dealers Internal Ref
W3962/10.5
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

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
Items For Sale 186
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A late Victorian oak library bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper cabinet with adjustable shelving above a pedestal base with drawers.
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Late Victorian library bookcases from the 1890s typically feature robust oak construction, proportioned upper glazed cabinets with adjustable shelving, and substantial lower storage sections comprising drawers or cupboards. Design elements often reflect Aesthetic Movement influences, including incised carving and geometric inlays.

Victorian cabinetmakers predominantly used native and imported hardwoods such as solid oak, mahogany, and walnut. Assemblies featured float glass panels, solid drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast brass bail handles or escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished joinery, age-related oxidation on oak surfaces, original crown or float glass with minor imperfections, saw-tooth or metal peg shelf support systems, and Period-correct brass hardware with natural tarnish.

A Victorian oak bookcase serves as a focal piece in a modern study, hallway, or dining room. Contrast its dark timber tones by displaying modern ceramics, art books, and curated glassware alongside contemporary lighting.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the wood grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and atmospheric bleaching.
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