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Late Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
James R Millington Antiques
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James R Millington Antiques

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Late Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

Late Victorian mahogany open bookcase dating from the 1880s. With a short raised gallery back to the top, Three loose shelves two of which are adjustable. The bookcase has a short skirt base .

Physical Dimensions
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1228850
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Description
Late Victorian mahogany open bookcase dating from the 1880s. With a short raised gallery back to the top, Three loose shelves two of which are adjustable. The bookcase has a short skirt base .
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228850
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
Items For Sale 128
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James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
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Location: Unit 37, Marsh Mills, Luck lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4AB, United Kingdom
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A late Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring four wide tiers above a plinth base and topped with a low gallery rail.
Late Victorian mahogany open bookcase
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A late Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring four wide tiers above a plinth base and topped with a low gallery rail.
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Late Victorian bookcases typically feature robust construction, dark rich timbers such as mahogany or oak, clean architectural lines, and practical open or glazed shelving designed for home libraries.

These pieces were crafted from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers over softwood cores, often featuring hand-dovetailed joints, adjustable shelf support pegs, and solid plinth bases.

Authentic pieces show signs of hand-planed backboards, age-appropriate wear to the finish, original peg holes or brass support strips, and natural shrinkage along wood grain lines.

An open bookcase can be integrated into modern living spaces or study areas by mixing traditional leather-bound volumes with modern ceramics, framed artwork, and sculptural objects to balance visual weight.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding chemical sprays, direct sunlight, and close proximity to heat sources.
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