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A Very Fine Large Early 19th Century Two Door Bookcase
Yeats Country Antiques
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A Very Fine Large Early 19th Century Two Door Bookcase

19th century
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A very fine early 19th Century well figured mahogany two door bookcase of grand proportions. This fabulous piece is of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved with crossbanded detailing and with rich patination and fine grain throughout. The moulded and overhanging stepped cavetto pediment with gorgeous dentil moulded detailing is raised over a striking pair of twin astragal glazed panelled doors with a decorative well cast brass escutcheon and key which open to a shelved interior. The lower section comprises of a pair of cupboard doors which open to reveal a storage area and is beautifully decorated with a series of crossbanded panels of square, rectangular and oval form and features a well cast brass closing slip, pair of pulls, escutcheon and key, supported on moulded platform plinth base.

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Physical Dimensions
Height
254cm (100.00")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1230741
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A4340
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Description
A very fine early 19th Century well figured mahogany two door bookcase of grand proportions.
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This fabulous piece is of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved with crossbanded detailing and with rich patination and fine grain throughout.
Yeats Country Antiques

The moulded and overhanging stepped cavetto pediment with gorgeous dentil moulded detailing is raised over a striking pair of twin astragal glazed panelled doors with a decorative well cast brass escutcheon and key which open to a shelved interior. The lower section comprises of a pair of cupboard doors which open to reveal a storage area and is beautifully decorated with a series of crossbanded panels of square, rectangular and oval form and features a well cast brass closing slip, pair of pulls, escutcheon and key, supported on moulded platform plinth base.

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Height
254cm (100.00")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230741
Dealers Internal Ref
A4340
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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An early nineteenth-century dark mahogany bookcase featuring two astragal glazed upper doors with Gothic arches over a base cabinet with two drawers and two solid panelled doors.
A Very Fine Large Early 19th Century Two Door Bookcase
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An early nineteenth-century dark mahogany bookcase featuring two astragal glazed upper doors with Gothic arches over a base cabinet with two drawers and two solid panelled doors.
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Early 19th-century Regency glazed bookcases typically feature clean architectural proportions, fine timber veneers, and decorative astragal glazing bars on upper display doors. They often incorporate lower cupboards or drawers, functioning as both storage and display furniture for private libraries.

Craftsmen primarily utilised mahogany veneers laid over oak or pine carcases, accompanied by hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers. Glazed doors feature thin wooden glazing bars framing individual glass panes, often secured with traditional putty and brass fittings.

Authentic pieces display hand-sawn wood marks on back panels, slight irregularities in hand-blown glass panes, and hand-cut dovetail joints. Original brassware, natural patina around handles, and a two-section construction where the upper cabinet rests on the lower base also indicate genuine period construction.

Anchor a living space or dining room by using the upper glazed cabinet to display structured ceramic collections, books, or glassware alongside modern art pieces. The dark timber offers a grounding contrast against neutral walls or minimalist contemporary decor.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice a year along the grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent timber movement, warping, or veneer lift.
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