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Large Antique William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase with Cupboards
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500
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Large Antique William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase with Cupboards

19th century
Description

A Large William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, with 4 glazed doors above panelled cupboard doors.

Dimensions

Height - 225cm

Width - 263cm

Depth - 53cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
263cm (103.54")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this William IV Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1215279
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Description
A Large William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, with 4 glazed doors above panelled cupboard doors.

Dimensions

Height - 225cm

Width - 263cm

Depth - 53cm

Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
263cm (103.54")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this William IV Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1215279
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024
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A large William IV flame mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors with arched astragal glazing and four panelled cupboard doors beneath.
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A large William IV flame mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors with arched astragal glazing and four panelled cupboard doors beneath.
Large Antique William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase with Cupboards
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A large William IV flame mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors with arched astragal glazing and four panelled cupboard doors beneath.
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William IV furniture, dating from 1830 to 1837, bridges the Regency and Victorian eras. Breakfront pieces feature a distinctive projecting central section flanked by recessed wings, characterised by architectural proportions and rich wood veneers.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid mahogany or oak frameworks overlaid with flame mahogany veneers, paired with hand-drawn glass panes and turned wooden or brass hardware.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-planed rear panels, original astragal glazing with slight glass imperfections, and natural wear patterns on cabinet bases.

Positioning a substantial breakfront cabinet against a neutral wall allows the wood grain to stand out, while styling the interior shelves with a mixture of leather-bound volumes, modern ceramics, and sculptural items balances classical and modern aesthetic elements.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting. Clean glazed sections with a dry microfibre cloth and nourish the timber using a beeswax polish applied sparingly along the grain.
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