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Large Late Victorian Open Front Bookcase by S&h Jewell.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Large Late Victorian Open Front Bookcase by S&h Jewell.

19th century
Description

Large Late Victorian open front bookcase.

By S & H Jewell.

Adjustable shelves.

Comes apart in sections.

Physical Dimensions
Height
235cm (92.52")
Width
278cm (109.45")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

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

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SA1229118
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Large open bookcase
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Description
Large Late Victorian open front bookcase.

By S & H Jewell.

Adjustable shelves.

Comes apart in sections.

Height
235cm (92.52")
Width
278cm (109.45")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1229118
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Large open bookcase
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A large, three-section antique mahogany open-front bookcase with adjustable shelves and fluted pilasters.
Large Late Victorian open front bookcase by S&H Jewell.
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A large, three-section antique mahogany open-front bookcase with adjustable shelves and fluted pilasters.
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Late Victorian bookcases from the late 19th century are characterised by substantial proportions, architectural mouldings, and heavy construction using rich hardwoods. Unlike earlier glaze-fronted designs, open bookcases provided easy access to large personal library collections and often featured adjustable shelving systems.

High-grade Cuban or Honduran mahogany, oak, and walnut were the primary timbers utilised. Construction relied on traditional joinery techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, mortise and tenon framing, solid tongue-and-groove backboards, and brass shelf support mechanisms.

Authentic pieces frequently bear stamped maker marks, brass plaques, or paper labels on the top drawer edge, backboards, or inner frames. Genuine Victorian items display natural age-related patina, hand-finished joinery, and consistent wear patterns on adjustable shelf supports.

A large open bookcase serves as a primary focal point along a neutral feature wall. Balance modern living spaces by breaking up book spines with ceramic objects, framed art, and decorative glassware across the adjustable tiers.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood movement or shrinkage.
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