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Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase.
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Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase.

19th century
Description

Victorian mahogany breakfront library bookcase.

In good condition.

Adjustable shelves.

Physical Dimensions
Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
192cm (75.59")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1227217
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Description
Victorian mahogany breakfront library bookcase.

In good condition.

Adjustable shelves.

Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
192cm (75.59")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227217
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A large Victorian mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors and panelled lower cupboard doors on a plinth base. SOLD5 AUG 26
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Archive I A large Victorian mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors and panelled lower cupboard doors on a plinth base. SOLD5 AUG 26

Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase.

Archive II A large Victorian mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors and panelled lower cupboard doors on a plinth base. View II
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A large Victorian mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors and panelled lower cupboard doors on a plinth base.
Victorian mahogany breakfront library bookcase.
Ref: SA1227217
A large Victorian mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors and panelled lower cupboard doors on a plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront section, Glazed doors, Flame mahogany panels, Plinth base
  • SizeH 240 cm (94 in) x W 192 cm (76 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

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A Victorian breakfront library bookcase is a 19th-century storage unit characterised by a central section that advances forward beyond two recessed wing sections. Designed primarily for private libraries and drawing rooms, these pieces typically feature upper glazed sections above solid lower cupboard doors.

Cabinetmakers of this period predominantly utilised solid mahogany and softwoods overlaid with high-grade mahogany or flame mahogany veneers. Glazed sections featured hand-blown glass panes, while internal shelves were supported by adjustable wooden ratchets or brass strips.

Authentic examples often display hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, hand-sawn backboards, and subtle irregularities in the hand-blown glass panels. Evidence of age such as natural timber shrinkage, undisturbed oxidisation on the rear surfaces, and period brass locks also indicate period construction.

A breakfront bookcase can serve as an architectural focal point in a modern dining room, hallway, or home office. Styling the shelves with a mixture of books, ceramics, and structural objects helps soften the visual weight of dark timber against neutral contemporary backdrops.

Dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth prevents surface build-up. Applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year preserves the original patina, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight minimises timber movement or veneer lifting.
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