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Victorian Mahogany Bookcase 1880s
James R Millington Antiques
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James R Millington Antiques

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Victorian Mahogany Bookcase 1880s

19th century
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Victorian period mahogany bookcase dating from the 1880s, which will split into two sections . The top has three bevel glass doors with adjustable bookshelves , lock and key. there is an inset mirror back . The base with three short drawers with brass handles. Three cupboard doors below, the centre has three inner drawers with flush fit brass handles ,

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
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James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1222338
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Description
Victorian period mahogany bookcase dating from the 1880s, which will split into two sections . The top has three bevel glass doors with adjustable bookshelves , lock and key. there is an inset mirror back . The base with three short drawers with brass handles. Three cupboard doors below, the centre has three inner drawers with flush fit brass handles ,
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1222338
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
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Late Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet sections, carved corbels, fluted pilasters, drawers, and lower panelled doors.
Victorian mahogany bookcase 1880s
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Late Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet sections, carved corbels, fluted pilasters, drawers, and lower panelled doors.
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Late Victorian bookcases from the 1880s often feature substantial proportions, architectural details like carved corbels and fluted pilasters, and a combination of glazed upper display sections with solid lower cupboards.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised rich hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and walnut, paired with float glass panes, brass handles, and mirror backings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass hardware, period-correct shelf adjustment mechanisms, and natural hand-rubbed patina on solid or veneered mahogany.

Pair the dark wood structure with light wall paint to highlight its architectural outline, and mix modern ceramics or minimalist art alongside traditional books on the display shelves.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent warping or fading, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish.
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