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Mid 19th Century Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

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Mid 19th Century Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase

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Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase circa 1847.

We are pleased to offer this beautiful bookcase with regency and sheraton influences.

Comprising of 4 sections of the base, central glazed cupboard and 2 flanking glazed side cupboards.

Break fronted shape, with a central inlaid pediment and applied brass eagle, further inlay and moulding around the cornice.  astral glazed door fronts contain the original glass and contain an extremely rare etched initial and date of 1847 on one of the panels.  working locks allow access to the 3 fully adjustable shelves in each compartment.  lower cupboard base with inset oval panels and strung border, open to a single fixed shelf each side and an open storage space with no shelf in the middle.  all raised on a plinth base.

Much has been done to keep this bookcase in original condition, with woodwork restoration and a hand polished finished.  1 area of a burn mark to the side of the middle lower cupboard.  surface marks and fading.

Physical Dimensions
Height
245cm (96.46")
Width
200.5cm (78.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212959
Dealers Internal Reference
RK62
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Description
Mid 19th century inlaid breakfront bookcase circa 1847.

We are pleased to offer this beautiful bookcase with regency and sheraton influences.

Comprising of 4 sections of the base, central glazed cupboard and 2 flanking glazed side cupboards.

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Break fronted shape, with a central inlaid pediment and applied brass eagle, further inlay and moulding around the cornice.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  astral glazed door fronts contain the original glass and contain an extremely rare etched initial and date of 1847 on one of the panels.  working locks allow access to the 3 fully adjustable shelves in each compartment.  lower cupboard base with inset oval panels and strung border, open to a single fixed shelf each side and an open storage space with no shelf in the middle.  all raised on a plinth base.

fig 1. A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase

Much has been done to keep this bookcase in original condition, with woodwork restoration and a hand polished finished.  1 area of a burn mark to the side of the middle lower cupboard.  surface marks and fading.

Height
245cm (96.46")
Width
200.5cm (78.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212959
Dealers Internal Ref
RK62
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors.

Mid 19th Century Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase

Archive II A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors. View II
Archive III A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors. View III
Archive IV A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors. View IV
Archive V A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors. View V
Archive VI A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors. View VI
Archive VII A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors. View VII
Archive VIII A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors. View VIII
Archive IX A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors. View IX
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2012
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A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors.
MID 19TH CENTURY INLAID BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
Ref: SA1212959
A large mid-19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, an inlaid swan-neck pediment, and oval panelled lower cupboard doors.
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A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side sections. Mid-19th-century examples frequently combine classical Georgian proportions, such as swan-neck pediments and geometric astragal glazing, with rich timber veneers and detailed inlay work.

Mid-19th-century breakfront bookcases typically feature solid mahogany frames overlaid with flame mahogany veneers, hand-blown glass panes, hand-cut dovetail joinery in internal drawers, and decorative boxwood or satinwood line inlay.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-shaped astragal glazing bars, natural timber shrinkage on solid backboards, original brass locks and escutcheons, hand-cut joinery, and slight thickness variations in early float glass.

Position the cabinet as an architectural focal point along a primary wall in a dining room, living room, or study. Balance its visual mass by curating a mix of modern ceramics, art books, and contemporary objects alongside traditional bound volumes inside the upper glazed sections.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to avoid veneer lifting or colour fading. Dust regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood.
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