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Mid-victorian, Tall Mahogany Two-part Open Bookcase with 5 Adjustable Shelves
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Mid-victorian, Tall Mahogany Two-part Open Bookcase with 5 Adjustable Shelves

19th century
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Circa 1850 with adaptations. Mid-Victorian, tall mahogany two-part open bookcase. Surmounted by a classical moulded cornice over a simple beaded frieze, the two bookcase sections flanked and separated by simple mahogany pilasters and each containing five adjustable shelves. All supported on a moulded enclosed plinth base. In excellent condition. Attractive functional piece suited for a modern or traditional house.

Physical Dimensions
Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1850s.

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Circa 1850 with adaptations. Mid-Victorian, tall mahogany two-part open bookcase.
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Surmounted by a classical moulded cornice over a simple beaded frieze, the two bookcase sections flanked and separated by simple mahogany pilasters and each containing five adjustable shelves.
Georgian Antiques

All supported on a moulded enclosed plinth base. In excellent condition. Attractive functional piece suited for a modern or traditional house.

Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227680
Dealers Internal Ref
35484
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A tall mid-Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring a double-bay design with adjustable shelves set upon a solid plinth base.
Mid-Victorian, tall mahogany two-part open bookcase with 5 adjustable shelves
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A tall mid-Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring a double-bay design with adjustable shelves set upon a solid plinth base.
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Mid-Victorian bookcases typically feature robust timber construction, rich mahogany or oak finishes, classical moulded cornices, and simple plinth bases. They prioritize functionality with exposed adjustable shelving systems to accommodate vast personal libraries.

Craftsmen predominantly utilized solid mahogany, rosewood, or oak, often applying rich veneers over stable core woods like pine. Shelves were fitted with wooden serrated ladder racks or brass pegs to allow height adjustments.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, secondary timbers such as pine or oak on the back panels, and natural aging or oxidisation on the timber. Look for hand-turned screws and original shelf support mechanisms consistent with nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.

Style a large bookcase by combining leather-bound volumes with modern ceramics, framed artwork, and decorative objects to create visual contrast. Position the unit as a focal point along a primary wall in a home office, study, or living room.

Dust mahogany regular with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or uneven fading.
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