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Victorian Tall Mahogany Open Bookcase with 5 Long Adjustable Shelves
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Victorian Tall Mahogany Open Bookcase with 5 Long Adjustable Shelves

19th century
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Circa 1860 (with alterations). Victorian mahogany open bookcase, surmounted by a moulded cornice above a simple beaded frieze. The bookcase with five long open adjustable shelves with mahogany facings and with rounded sides. All sitting on a moulded enclosed plinth base. In excellent condition & with simple classical lines that would suit a contemporary or traditional home

Physical Dimensions
Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

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

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SA1216883
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35437
Description
Circa 1860 (with alterations). Victorian mahogany open bookcase, surmounted by a moulded cornice above a simple beaded frieze. The bookcase with five long open adjustable shelves with mahogany facings and with rounded sides. All sitting on a moulded enclosed plinth base.
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In excellent condition & with simple classical lines that would suit a contemporary or traditional home.
Georgian Antiques
Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1216883
Dealers Internal Ref
35437
Georgian Antiques
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A tall Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring a moulded cornice, six open shelves, and a grey painted back panel.
Victorian tall mahogany open bookcase with 5 long adjustable shelves
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Victorian open bookcases typically feature classical moulding, solid hardwood construction such as mahogany or oak, and exposed front shelving without glass doors. They were designed for private libraries and studies during the nineteenth century to allow easy access to literary collections.

High-grade hardwoods like Cuban mahogany, walnut, and oak were predominantly used for the exterior frame and cornices. Secondary timbers such as pine or deal were frequently utilised for interior backing panels and structural framing.

Authentic pieces usually display hand-cut dovetail joints, original saw marks on the back panels, and traditional shelf adjustment mechanisms such as wooden saw-tooth ladders or brass tonk strips. Weight and natural timber patina also indicate period age.

Pair the rich mahogany tones with neutral walls or contemporary artwork to create contrast. Intersperse books horizontally and vertically alongside ceramic vessels, sculpture, or framed prints to lighten the visual scale of tall wooden shelving.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth, following the grain of the wood, to nourish and preserve the finish.
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