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Tall Victorian Period Mahogany 1870s Bookcase
James R Millington Antiques
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James R Millington Antiques

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Tall Victorian Period Mahogany 1870s Bookcase

19th century
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tall Victorian mahogany bookcase which will split into three sections With a top flair cornice , two cupboards below with original pattern glass doors , locks and keys. The base with a long top drawer, two cupboard below with storage , including a deep green baize lined bottle drawer, this has a lift out lid.

Physical Dimensions
Height
247cm (97.24")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
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James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1870s.

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SA1223679
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Tall Victorian mahogany bookcase which will split into three sections With a top flair cornice , two cupboards below with original pattern glass doors , locks and keys.
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The base with a long top drawer, two cupboard below with storage , including a deep green baize lined bottle drawer, this has a lift out lid.
James R Millington Antiques
Height
247cm (97.24")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1870s.

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SA1223679
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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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
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James R Millington Antiques
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A tall 19th-century Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring a two-door upper section above a lower cupboard base with carved corbels.
Tall Victorian period mahogany 1870s bookcase
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Victorian glazed bookcases produced around the 1870s typically feature a two-part construction, combining a glass-fronted upper section for book display with a solid timber lower cupboard. They feature substantial proportions, moulded cornices, flame mahogany veneers, and decorative carved details such as corbels.

These bookcases were primarily constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, prized for their rich grain and durability. The upper doors feature original clear or patterned glass panels, whilst interior framing often utilises pine or secondary hardwoods.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-correct brass locks, cast escutcheons, and original glass panes. The presence of natural age patina, flame mahogany veneer panels on the lower cabinet doors, and hand-carved corbel supports under the waist rail further confirm provenance.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral or dark backdrop in a study, dining room, or living space. Modern styling involves mixing traditional books with contemporary ceramics, glassware, or sculptural items within the display cabinet to create visual balance.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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