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Ebonised Breakfront Open Bookshelves
James O'Malley Antiques
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Ebonised Breakfront Open Bookshelves

1900 - 1920
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Large breakfront ebonised open bookshelves. Sixteen adjustable shelves. Moulded cornice and plinth. This bookcase splits down into ten sections for ease of transport, and is bolted together when assembled. Contents not included. Due to its size, we recommend this bookcase should be fixed to the wall. Brackets supplied. c1900

Depth:10.75 in

Height:90 in

Width:113.25 in

Centre shelves:9.75 deep in

Outer shelves:7.75 deep in

Length of shelves:36" in

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James O'Malley Antiques has dated this Ebonised Breakfront Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1214653
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website www.jamesomalleyantiques.co.uk

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Description
Large breakfront ebonised open bookshelves. Sixteen adjustable shelves. Moulded cornice and plinth.
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This bookcase splits down into ten sections for ease of transport, and is bolted together when assembled.
James O'Malley Antiques

Contents not included. Due to its size, we recommend this bookcase should be fixed to the wall. Brackets supplied. c1900

Depth:10.75 in

Height:90 in

Width:113.25 in

Centre shelves:9.75 deep in

Outer shelves:7.75 deep in

Length of shelves:36" in

Date of Manufacture

James O'Malley Antiques has dated this Ebonised Breakfront Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1214653
James O'Malley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Antique furniture and restoration.

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Archive I A large ebonised timber breakfront open bookcase featuring multiple adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and a solid plinth base.

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James O'Malley Antiques
Telephone 07725 940409
Location
Unit P
Ringstones industrial estate
Whaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7PD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamesomalley
Verified Since Apr 2026
Items For Sale 23
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James O'Malley Antiques
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A large ebonised timber breakfront open bookcase featuring multiple adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and a solid plinth base.
Ebonised Breakfront Open Bookshelves
Ref: SA1214653
A large ebonised timber breakfront open bookcase featuring multiple adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and a solid plinth base.
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A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward or steps back from the flanking side sections, creating a dynamic architectural profile popular since the eighteenth century.

Traditional ebonised bookcases were constructed using dense hardwoods or fine softwoods finished with dark stains, accompanied by brass or iron shelf support tracks and solid timber shelving boards.

Authentic ebonised pieces show natural surface wear along high-touch edges, revealing the underlying timber grain beneath the dark finish, alongside historical construction techniques such as hand-cut joinery and adjustable wooden or metal support systems.

An ebonised breakfront bookcase creates a strong focal point when curated with books, ceramics, and sculptures against neutral or deeply toned decorative backdrops.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays or excess moisture that could compromise the dark stain or varnish finish.
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