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A Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Trough, Possibly by James Shoolbred
Jeckyll & Co
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A Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Trough, Possibly by James Shoolbred

19th century
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co (Reserved for a buyer)
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Very nice quality, and well drawn. Made by a good firm of cabinetmakers, stylistically reminiscent of James Shoolbred, bears registration stamp to the underside.

Well presented condition and structurally sound.

22cm high x 46cm wide x 26cm deep

Happy to pack and post at cost price.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

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Jeckyll & Co has dated this Mahogany Standing Book Trough to the 19th Century.

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Very nice quality, and well drawn.
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Made by a good firm of cabinetmakers, stylistically reminiscent of James Shoolbred, bears registration stamp to the underside.
Jeckyll & Co

Well presented condition and structurally sound.

22cm high x 46cm wide x 26cm deep

Happy to pack and post at cost price.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Mahogany Standing Book Trough to the 19th Century.

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SA1232734
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

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A late Victorian mahogany standing book trough featuring an upper angled trough, a small frieze drawer, turned pedestal stem, and tripod legs.
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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany standing book trough featuring an upper angled trough, a small frieze drawer, turned pedestal stem, and tripod legs.

A Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Trough, Possibly by James Shoolbred

Archive II A late Victorian mahogany standing book trough featuring an upper angled trough, a small frieze drawer, turned pedestal stem, and tripod legs. View II
Archive III A late Victorian mahogany standing book trough featuring an upper angled trough, a small frieze drawer, turned pedestal stem, and tripod legs. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian mahogany standing book trough featuring an upper angled trough, a small frieze drawer, turned pedestal stem, and tripod legs. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian mahogany standing book trough featuring an upper angled trough, a small frieze drawer, turned pedestal stem, and tripod legs. View V
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A late Victorian mahogany standing book trough featuring an upper angled trough, a small frieze drawer, turned pedestal stem, and tripod legs.
A late 19th century mahogany book trough, possibly by James Shoolbred
Ref: SA1232734
A late Victorian mahogany standing book trough featuring an upper angled trough, a small frieze drawer, turned pedestal stem, and tripod legs.
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A Victorian standing book trough is a piece of late 19th-century English library furniture designed to elevate and present books in an open, accessible format, typically set atop a pedestal stem and tripod base.

These pieces were primarily constructed from hardwoods such as solid mahogany or walnut, featuring turned baluster stems, hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, and brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic examples feature natural timber patination, hand-turned pedestal columns, cabriole tripod legs, and period-correct dovetail joints on integrated drawers, sometimes accompanied by maker stamps such as James Shoolbred & Co.

Place the stand beside an armchair in a reading corner or living area to hold selected volumes, art books, or periodicals at hand level.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and nourish the wood once or twice a year with a natural beeswax polish, keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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