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Georgian Style Mahogany Inlaid Open Bookcase
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Georgian Style Mahogany Inlaid Open Bookcase

19th century
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Circa 1860. A Georgian style inlaid mahogany open bookcase, the moulded cornice with dentil detail and a stylish inlaid frieze, the front with two open sections with panel backs, each with five adjustable shelves with polished ribbed facings, the sections separated by simple polished pilasters, beneath the bottom there's a ribbed moulding and a flared and carved apron, all resting on five cabriole legs with shell carved knees and foliate carving on the quarter blocks and finishing on an elegant ball and claw foot. Approx. 10.5 meters of linear shelf space.

209cm High, 190cm Wide, 41cm Deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213326
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0448
Description
Circa 1860. A Georgian style inlaid mahogany open bookcase, the moulded cornice with dentil detail and a stylish inlaid frieze, the front with two open sections with panel backs, each with five adjustable shelves with polished ribbed facings, the sections separated by simple polished pilasters, beneath the bottom there's a ribbed moulding and a flared and carved apron, all resting on five cabriole legs with shell carved knees and foliate carving on the quarter blocks and finishing on an elegant ball and claw foot. Approx. 10.5 meters of linear shelf space.

209cm High, 190cm Wide, 41cm Deep.

Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213326
Dealers Internal Ref
0448
Georgian Antiques
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A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
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Archive I A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.

Georgian Style Mahogany Inlaid Open Bookcase

Archive II A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View II
Archive III A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View III
Archive IV A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View IV
Archive V A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View V
Archive VI A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View VI
Archive VII A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View VII
Archive VIII A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View VIII
Archive IX A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View IX
Archive X A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View X
Archive XI A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View XI
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A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
Georgian Style Mahogany Inlaid Open Bookcase
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A wide dark mahogany open bookcase featuring twin double bays with multiple shelves, decorative inlay on the frieze, carved shell motifs on the lower apron, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
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Georgian style open bookcases typically feature classical proportions, symmetrical construction, and fine hardwood timber, predominantly mahogany. Design details often include moulded cornices, decorative marquetry, and carved feet such as bracket or cabriole styles.

These pieces are primarily constructed from solid mahogany or high-grade mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like pine. Decorative elements frequently incorporate contrasting timber inlays, such as satinwood or boxwood, alongside carved embellishments.

Look for hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed timber backboards, and authentic age wear on original finishes. Later revival pieces often exhibit precise machine-made joinery while maintaining traditional proportions and decorative motifs.

Integrate a traditional open bookcase by mixing stacked books with architectural objects, contemporary ceramics, and framed art. Placing the unit against a neutral backdrop creates visual balance while allowing the dark timber tones to anchor the room.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber lustre. Avoid placing mahogany furniture in direct sunlight or adjacent to heat sources to prevent timber warping and veneer lift.
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