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Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Marylebone Antiques
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

A large and impressive antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

The quality is excellent, this is a great size and has six adjustable shelves in the two open sections. The top has a nicely moulded edge, the front edges are all grooved and this stands on a plinth base.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent and it retains a charming overall patina.

Width – 60 inches , 153 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 31 cm

Height – 48 inches , 122 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

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SA1234279
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13472
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Description
A large and impressive antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
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The quality is excellent, this is a great size and has six adjustable shelves in the two open sections.
Marylebone Antiques

The top has a nicely moulded edge, the front edges are all grooved and this stands on a plinth base.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent and it retains a charming overall patina.

Width – 60 inches , 153 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 31 cm

Height – 48 inches , 122 cm

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234279
Dealers Internal Ref
13472
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A double-bay Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring adjustable shelves, fluted side pilasters, and a plinth base.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A double-bay Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring adjustable shelves, fluted side pilasters, and a plinth base.
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Victorian open bookcases are defined by solid wood construction, often mahogany or oak, featuring unglazed shelving for easy access to volumes. They typically incorporate architectural elements such as plinth bases, moulded cornices, and fluted side pilasters.

19th-century bookcases were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak, with secondary timbers like pine or deal used for backboards and drawer linings. Hand-cut dovetail joints and adjustable wooden shelf pegs were standard features.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of age such as hand-planed secondary surfaces, original peg-and-hole shelf adjustment systems, and natural oxidation on the wood undersides. The finish typically displays uneven patina and slight shrinkage marks around joinery appropriate to its age.

A low open bookcase can be placed along a hallway or living room wall, serving as both storage for books and a display surface for ceramics, framed art, or table lamps. Mixing contemporary decorative objects with traditional dark timber creates visual contrast within a modern scheme.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timbers natural luster. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, warping, or uneven fading of the finish.
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