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Early 19th Century Mahogany Break Front Bookcase
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Break Front Bookcase

19th century
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A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany breakfront bookcase, the stepped moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves inside each section, the bottom section having four flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors, with two drawers above the central doors and a faux drawer either side, having decorative turned handles, the doors opening to reveal a single adjustable shelf in each section, the central cupboard having  two pull out slides above the shelf.  The front of the whole bookcase having highly decorative carved decoration, supported on a plinth base.  The bookcase is in excellent condition and each door has workable locks and keys, superb mahogany colour.  Circa 1840.

104" x 20" x 98" high

265cms x 51cms x 249cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
249cm (98.03")
Width
265cm (104.33")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1235996
Dealers Internal Reference
3782
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany breakfront bookcase, the stepped moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves inside each section, the bottom section having four flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors, with two drawers above the central doors and a faux drawer either side, having decorative turned handles, the doors opening to reveal a single adjustable shelf in each section, the central cupboard having  two pull out slides above the shelf.
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  The front of the whole bookcase having highly decorative carved decoration, supported on a plinth base.
Martlesham Antiques

  The bookcase is in excellent condition and each door has workable locks and keys, superb mahogany colour.  Circa 1840.

104" x 20" x 98" high

265cms x 51cms x 249cms high

Height
249cm (98.03")
Width
265cm (104.33")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235996
Dealers Internal Ref
3782
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Early 19th Century Mahogany Break Front Bookcase

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Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors over four panelled lower cupboard doors.
Early 19th Century mahogany break front bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront profile, glazed doors, flame mahogany panels, carved leaf accents
  • SizeH 249 cm (98 in) x W 265 cm (104 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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A breakfront bookcase is a large storage cabinet defined by a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side wings. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these pieces were created for formal domestic libraries and grand reception rooms.

Cabinetmakers typically constructed these cabinets using mahogany and flame mahogany veneers laid over pine or oak carcases. Key construction details include hand-cut dovetail joinery, glass panes set into wooden glazing bars, and hand-carved accents.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed secondary timbers on backboards and drawer linings, subtle irregularities in original glass panes, and hand-cut dovetails. Natural timber shrinkage and original brass locking mechanisms also indicate authentic construction.

A substantial mahogany bookcase works as an architectural focal point in a living room, hall, or dining space. Positioning the dark timber cabinet against neutral wall finishes and framing it with modern art creates a balanced contemporary scheme.

Maintain the timber surface by applying a small amount of beeswax polish along the grain twice a year, avoiding aerosol sprays. Keep the cabinet clear of direct sunlight and radiator heat sources to reduce the risk of wood movement or fading.
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