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Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet

19th century
Description

An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase with decorative astragal glazing and a well-proportioned fitted interior.

This quality antique mahogany bookcase has a rectangular moulded top above a pair of glazed doors. Each door is decorated with geometric astragal glazing bars which give the cabinet an elegant and distinctive appearance.

The doors open to reveal three spacious fixed shelves, offering practical storage and display space for books, silver, ceramics or decorative collections. The bookcase stands on a solid plinth base and retains a warm mahogany colour with an attractive polished finish.

A useful antique bookcase or display cabinet of manageable proportions, suitable for a drawing room, dining room, library, hallway or home office.

Condition

In good antique condition with light marks and signs of wear consistent with age and use. Ready to place in your desired room.

Dimensions

Height:122cm(48in)

Width:99cm(39in)

Depth:35.5cm(14in)

Date: 1880

Origin: English

Available for UK and international shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224470
Dealers Internal Reference
3185
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Description
An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase with decorative astragal glazing and a well-proportioned fitted interior.

This quality antique mahogany bookcase has a rectangular moulded top above a pair of glazed doors.

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Each door is decorated with geometric astragal glazing bars which give the cabinet an elegant and distinctive appearance.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany two-door glazed display cabinet featuring astragal lattice timber glazing and interior timber shelves.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet

The doors open to reveal three spacious fixed shelves, offering practical storage and display space for books, silver, ceramics or decorative collections. The bookcase stands on a solid plinth base and retains a warm mahogany colour with an attractive polished finish.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany two-door glazed display cabinet featuring astragal lattice timber glazing and interior timber shelves.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet

A useful antique bookcase or display cabinet of manageable proportions, suitable for a drawing room, dining room, library, hallway or home office.

Condition

In good antique condition with light marks and signs of wear consistent with age and use. Ready to place in your desired room.

Dimensions

Height:122cm(48in)

Width:99cm(39in)

Depth:35.5cm(14in)

Date: 1880

Origin: English

Available for UK and international shipping.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224470
Dealers Internal Ref
3185
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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Victorian astragal glazed bookcases feature wooden glazing bars set in geometric or lattice patterns over glass door panels. Popular throughout the 19th century, these cabinets protected books and porcelain from dust while displaying them within decorative timber frameworks.

Primary woods included solid mahogany, oak, or walnut, often combined with pine or deal for secondary internal structures such as backboards and shelf bases. Construction techniques relied on hand-cut dovetail joinery, brass hinges, and cylinder glass panes secured with putty.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn timber marks on back panels, slight irregularities in hand-cut glazing bars, and subtle imperfections in original glass panes. Original brass locks, period-correct hinges, and natural age-related wear around the plinth base also indicate authenticity.

A rich mahogany cabinet provides a grounding dark wood tone against modern neutral backdrops. In modern living spaces or dining rooms, it can be styled with contemporary ceramics, art books, or glassware to balance historical timber tones with contemporary design elements.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice annually to preserve the finish. Avoid silicone spray polishes, direct sunlight, and placement near central heating radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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