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Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
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Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
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Quality antique Victorian mahogany bookcase having an attractive shaped cornice over a pair of glazed doors with shaped mouldings and turned columns. The doors open to reveal an interior with adjustable shelves. The base has a lovely serpentine shaped mahogany top and one long drawer, two figured mahogany shaped panelled doors flanked by turned columns opening to reveal a fitted interior. It stands on a plinth base and has the original key

An exceptional example in fabulous original condition boasting a superior colour

Dimensions:

Height 220.5 cm (86.81 in)

Width 113.5 cm (46.58 in)

Depth 55.5 cm (21.85 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09643670
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Round-arched upper door glazed panels: fashionable architectural cabinet work of the era.
Bold turned columns with moulded collars: substantial mid-19th-century detailing.
Serpentine waist drawer veneered in matched flame mahogany: careful workshop selection.
Gentle wear to polish on the projecting plinth: honest handling over generations.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
220.5cm (86.81")
Width
113.5cm (44.69")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234810
Dealers Internal Reference
2359
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Description
Quality antique Victorian mahogany bookcase having an attractive shaped cornice over a pair of glazed doors with shaped mouldings and turned columns. The doors open to reveal an interior with adjustable shelves.
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The base has a lovely serpentine shaped mahogany top and one long drawer, two figured mahogany shaped panelled doors flanked by turned columns opening to reveal a fitted interior.
London City Antiques

It stands on a plinth base and has the original key

An exceptional example in fabulous original condition boasting a superior colour

Dimensions:

Height 220.5 cm (86.81 in)

Width 113.5 cm (46.58 in)

Depth 55.5 cm (21.85 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09643670
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Round-arched upper door glazed panels: fashionable architectural cabinet work of the era.
Bold turned columns with moulded collars: substantial mid-19th-century detailing.
Serpentine waist drawer veneered in matched flame mahogany: careful workshop selection.
Gentle wear to polish on the projecting plinth: honest handling over generations.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
220.5cm (86.81")
Width
113.5cm (44.69")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234810
Dealers Internal Ref
2359
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two upper arched glass doors flanked by turned columns above a curved two-door cupboard base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched glazed doors, Turned columns, Curved front base, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 220.5 cm (87 in) x W 113.5 cm (45 in) x D 55.5 cm (22 in)

This quality antique Victorian mahogany bookcase, dating from 1860, is an imposing piece of library furniture rendered in a warm brown timber finish. The upper section comprises a moulded cornice above a pair of arched glazed doors with shaped mouldings, flanked by turned columns, opening to reveal adjustable shelves within. Below sits a base featuring a curved, serpentine-shaped top and one long drawer, alongside two figured mahogany shaped panelled doors also flanked by turned columns, opening to a fitted interior and retaining the original key. The whole stands on a sturdy plinth base. Measuring 220.5 cm high, 113.5 cm wide, and 55.5 cm deep, this substantial architectural cabinet is designed for use in a traditional gentleman's library or study to display and store books and collections. In a home today, this Victorian bookcase brings traditional character and practical storage to a study, home office, or formal living room. The rich grain of the mahogany timber and the symmetry of the turned columns create a strong visual presence suited to both period and classic interior schemes. The upper glass-fronted shelves offer display space for valued volumes, whilst the enclosed lower cupboards provide concealed storage for paperwork or household items. The original key, glazed arched openings, and figured panelled lower doors complete the piece, making it a functional workspace or library centrepiece.

FAQs

Victorian mahogany glazed bookcases typically feature architectural details such as arched glass doors, moulded cornices, and turned pilasters resting on a solid cupboard base.

These pieces were primarily constructed using solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over pine or oak carcases, fitted with hand-blown glass panels and brass hardware.

Authentic Victorian bookcases feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original cylinder or wavy glass panes, hand-planed backboards, and authentic age-related wear around the locks and shelf runs.

Place the bookcase in a study, dining room, or hallway, filling the shelves with curated books, ceramics, or decorative objects to create a focal point that bridges classic and contemporary aesthetics.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean the glass with a dry microfibre cloth, and nourish the wood twice yearly with a high-quality beeswax polish.
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