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Mid-victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Above Cupboard
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Mid-victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Above Cupboard

19th century
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"A fine mahogany mid-Victorian glazed bookcase above cupboard of classical influence, featuring adjustable shelves enclosed behind original glazed doors. The glass retains the characteristic air bubbles and irregularities associated with period manufacture.

Below sits a single long drawer above a pair of carved cupboard doors, enriched with applied acanthus mouldings and swag decoration. Raised on bun feet, the piece has particularly pleasing proportions and a well-aged surface that has developed considerable depth over time.

For those seeking a larger library or display arrangement, a closely related companion bookcase is also available separately. This unit seperates into two sections to ease transportation.

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition. Both glazed door stiles have developed a slight historic bow, resulting in a small gap between the glass and right stile in the middle. The left-hand glazed door is missing its original pull. Both points are purely cosmetic and do not affect use. Wear is otherwise commensurate with age.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch."

Physical Dimensions
Height
211.6cm (83.31")
Width
106.2cm (41.81")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1220850
Dealers Internal Reference
SA1691
Description
"A fine mahogany mid-Victorian glazed bookcase above cupboard of classical influence, featuring adjustable shelves enclosed behind original glazed doors.
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The glass retains the characteristic air bubbles and irregularities associated with period manufacture.
Steven Swann Antiques
fig 1. A mid-Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper section, a single frieze drawer, and a lower cupboard with carved panel doors.
fig 1. Mid-victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Above Cupboard

Below sits a single long drawer above a pair of carved cupboard doors, enriched with applied acanthus mouldings and swag decoration. Raised on bun feet, the piece has particularly pleasing proportions and a well-aged surface that has developed considerable depth over time.

fig 2. A mid-Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper section, a single frieze drawer, and a lower cupboard with carved panel doors.
fig 2. Mid-victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Above Cupboard

For those seeking a larger library or display arrangement, a closely related companion bookcase is also available separately. This unit seperates into two sections to ease transportation.

Condition Report

fig 3. A mid-Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper section, a single frieze drawer, and a lower cupboard with carved panel doors.
fig 3. Mid-victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Above Cupboard

In excellent antique condition. Both glazed door stiles have developed a slight historic bow, resulting in a small gap between the glass and right stile in the middle. The left-hand glazed door is missing its original pull. Both points are purely cosmetic and do not affect use. Wear is otherwise commensurate with age.

fig 4. A mid-Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper section, a single frieze drawer, and a lower cupboard with carved panel doors.
fig 4. Mid-victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Above Cupboard

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch."

Height
211.6cm (83.31")
Width
106.2cm (41.81")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220850
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1691
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A mid-Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper section, a single frieze drawer, and a lower cupboard with carved panel doors.
Mid-Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Above Cupboard
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Mid-Victorian glazed bookcases typically feature an upper section with glass doors set above a solid base cupboard or set of drawers. Popularised during the mid-nineteenth century, these pieces were designed for private libraries and drawing rooms to display books and decorative objects while protecting them from dust.

Primary timber was frequently mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with French polish to highlight the grain. Glass panels were hand-blown or float glass, while drawer linings and backings were constructed from solid pine or deal.

Authentic pieces display hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-carved decorative motifs, and original iron or brass hardware. Look for natural age-related wear, hand-planed back boards, and slight imperfections in the original glass panes.

Anchor a living room, dining space, or home office with the cabinet, balancing filled bookshelf tiers with decorative ceramics or glassware. The dark timber contrasts effectively against neutral, muted walls or deep modern colour schemes.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish once or twice a year following the timber grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, and finish deterioration.
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