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Victorian Mahogany Open Adjustable Library Bookcase
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Victorian Mahogany Open Adjustable Library Bookcase

19th century
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A very good Victorian mahogany open adjustable library bookcase, standing on bracket feet, two mahogany fronted shelves, corbals to the froont, excellent colour and overal condition.

51" high

46" wide

13" depth

9" book depth

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EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

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Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

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A very good Victorian mahogany open adjustable library bookcase, standing on bracket feet, two mahogany fronted shelves, corbals to the froont, excellent colour and overal condition.

51" high

46" wide

13" depth

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring three adjustable shelves filled with leather-bound books, flanked by carved corbels.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Open Adjustable Library Bookcase

9" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

“
Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213271
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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A Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring three adjustable shelves filled with leather-bound books, flanked by carved corbels.
Victorian Mahogany Open Adjustable Library Bookcase
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Victorian open library bookcases are freestanding storage units constructed without glass doors, allowing immediate access to volumes. Typically produced from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, they feature heavy mouldings, decorative carved accents like corbels, and adjustable shelf mechanisms.

These bookcases were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over pine frameworks. Shelving mechanisms frequently used saw-tooth wooden ratchets or brass strip supports, while backboards were crafted from tongue-and-groove timber panels.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary timbers, and natural oxidisation on unpolished surfaces. Look for cast brass shelf supports or carved wooden ratchets, along with a deep patina acquired over decades of wax polishing.

An antique open bookcase creates a striking anchor in a contemporary living space, study, or hallway. Pair it with structured stacks of hardback books, ceramic vessels, and modern art prints to balance the traditional dark timber with contemporary textures.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cotton cloth, following the grain of the wood. Apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the finish, avoiding silicone-based sprays and keeping the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent shrinkage or warping.
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