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Large Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
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Two door bookcase with glazed arched top doors on cupboard base in mahogany (replaced cornice).

U.K circa 1830.

Height: 254cm, Width: 146cm, Depth: 53cm

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D J Green Antiques has dated this Large Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1215479
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483026
Description
Two door bookcase with glazed arched top doors on cupboard base in mahogany (replaced cornice).

U.K circa 1830.

Height: 254cm, Width: 146cm, Depth: 53cm

Date of Manufacture

D J Green Antiques has dated this Large Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1215479
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483026
D J Green Antiques
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A large mahogany two-tier bookcase featuring twin upper glazed doors with arched glazing bars and a lower cupboard section with carved accents.
Large Mahogany Bookcase
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A large mahogany two-tier bookcase featuring twin upper glazed doors with arched glazing bars and a lower cupboard section with carved accents.
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A traditional library bookcase is a two-part storage cabinet featuring an upper glazed section for book display and a lower enclosed cupboard for concealed storage. Typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, these pieces often incorporate moulded cornices and decorative glazing bars.

Historic glazed bookcases were predominantly built using solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over pine core wood. Construction details typically include hand-cut dovetail joints, float glass panes held with putty or wooden glazing bars, and solid brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-carving, irregular tool marks on the reverse panels, original brass lock mechanisms, and natural oxidisation along drawer linings and unpolished surfaces. The glass panes may also exhibit subtle wave patterns characteristic of period manufacture.

A substantial mahogany cabinet functions effectively as a focal point in a dining room, home office, or living area. Modern styling often involves mixing traditional literature with contemporary ceramic art, glassware, or curated object collections inside the glazed upper cabinet.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Glass panels should be cleaned with a mild, ammonia-free solution applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the frame.
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