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Oak Bookcase
Athey Antiques
for sale €1,983     $2,153
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Oak Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Lovely quality golden oak breakfront bookcase.

The flared cornice over three glazed doors with carved detailing and opening to adjustable shelved interiors, all shelves with leather dust protectors. The base with three panelled cupboard doors opening to shelved interiors, raised on plinth base.

With marks, scuffs and wear commensurate with age and use, this very handsome bookcase really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, it is in good condition with a great colour and patina and the neat proportions make it perfect for most homes.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 87" 221 cm

Width 70" 178 cm

Depth 20" 50 cm

All sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Breakfront Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1229516
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ath3847
Description
Lovely quality golden oak breakfront bookcase.
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The flared cornice over three glazed doors with carved detailing and opening to adjustable shelved interiors, all shelves with leather dust protectors.
Athey Antiques

The base with three panelled cupboard doors opening to shelved interiors, raised on plinth base.

fig 1. A large three-section antique oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors above panelled lower cupboards.
fig 1. Oak Bookcase

With marks, scuffs and wear commensurate with age and use, this very handsome bookcase really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, it is in good condition with a great colour and patina and the neat proportions make it perfect for most homes.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 87" 221 cm

Width 70" 178 cm

Depth 20" 50 cm

All sizes approximate.

Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Breakfront Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229516
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3847
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 127
Items Sold 2,084
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A large three-section antique oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors above panelled lower cupboards.
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A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects slightly forward from the adjoining side wings, a style popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to add architectural dimension to large library furniture.

Traditional oak bookcases were constructed using solid English or European oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, floating fielded panels, and glass panes fitted within glazed frames.

Authentic Victorian pieces display period-correct hand craftsmanship, such as irregular dovetail joints, original brass escutcheons or locks, natural shrinkage lines, and hand-finished oak patina along unexposed surfaces.

Balance modern interiors by curating the shelves with a mixture of vintage books, contemporary ceramics, and framed artwork, allowing the rich oak tones to anchor the room.

Clean surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or fading.
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