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Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Astral Glazed Carved Mahogany Bookcase
London City Antiques
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Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Astral Glazed Carved Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
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Outstanding quality large antique Victorian astral glazed carved mahogany bookcase having a magnificent quality carved pieced swan neck cornice above a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal four mahogany shelves with a reeded edge standing on four square carved mahogany legs with block feet united by a carved apron

An exceptional example boasting first class carving and quality craftsmanship

Dimensions:

Height 235 cm

Width 125.5 cm x

Depth 40 cm

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
235cm (92.52")
Width
125.5cm (49.41")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Astragal Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219979
Dealers Internal Reference
2546
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Outstanding quality large antique Victorian astral glazed carved mahogany bookcase having a magnificent quality carved pieced swan neck cornice above a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal four mahogany shelves with a reeded edge standing on four square carved mahogany legs with block feet united by a carved apron

An exceptional example boasting first class carving and quality craftsmanship

Dimensions:

Height 235 cm

Width 125.5 cm x

Depth 40 cm

Dated 1860

Height
235cm (92.52")
Width
125.5cm (49.41")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Astragal Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219979
Dealers Internal Ref
2546
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A tall mahogany bookcase featuring double astragal glazed doors, a carved swan neck pediment, and geometric wooden fretwork.
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Archive I A tall mahogany bookcase featuring double astragal glazed doors, a carved swan neck pediment, and geometric wooden fretwork.

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Astral Glazed Carved Mahogany Bookcase

Archive II A tall mahogany bookcase featuring double astragal glazed doors, a carved swan neck pediment, and geometric wooden fretwork. View II
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London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
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Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
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London City Antiques
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A tall mahogany bookcase featuring double astragal glazed doors, a carved swan neck pediment, and geometric wooden fretwork.
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Astral Glazed Carved Mahogany Bookcase
Ref: SA1219979
A tall mahogany bookcase featuring double astragal glazed doors, a carved swan neck pediment, and geometric wooden fretwork.
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An astragal glazed bookcase is a wooden cabinet featuring glass doors framed by supportive wooden glazing bars arranged in geometric or decorative patterns, popular during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Victorian bookcases were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring hand-cut joinery, timber shelving, and individually fitted glass panes.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-shaped astragal bars, hand-cut dovetail joinery, subtle irregularities in early glass panes, and original brass lock mechanisms or keyhole escutcheons.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to highlight dark timber tones, filling shelves with a mix of bound books, ceramic vessels, and minimalist decorative objects to balance traditional proportions.

Dust wood surfaces regularly with a dry cloth, polish periodically using beeswax, and clean glass panes using non-ammonia solutions to protect surrounding timber finishes.
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