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Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 X 286 X 62 Cm
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Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 X 286 X 62 Cm

19th century
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Large Antique George III quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck pediment above a dental moulded cornice above four quality figured mahogany glazed doors. The doors open to reveal nine adjustable shelves above a breakfront base with four quality figured mahogany cockbeeded drawers. The drawers boast the original brass knob handles and are flanked by two figured mahogany panelled doors opening to reveal a shelf storage area standing on a plinth base with original working keys

An exceptional example of desirable proportions boasting a marvellous colour

Dimensions:

Height 238.5 cm (93.90 in)

Width 286 cm (112.60 in)

Depth 62.5 cm (24.61 in)

End depth 53.5 cm (21.06 in)

Dated 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
238.5cm (93.90")
Width
286cm (112.60")
Depth
62.5cm (24.61")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237919
Dealers Internal Reference
2432
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Large Antique George III quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck pediment above a dental moulded cornice above four quality figured mahogany glazed doors.
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The doors open to reveal nine adjustable shelves above a breakfront base with four quality figured mahogany cockbeeded drawers.
London City Antiques

The drawers boast the original brass knob handles and are flanked by two figured mahogany panelled doors opening to reveal a shelf storage area standing on a plinth base with original working keys

fig 1. A large George III mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, glazed upper doors, and a lower section with drawers and cupboards.
fig 1. Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 X 286 X 62 Cm

An exceptional example of desirable proportions boasting a marvellous colour

Dimensions:

Height 238.5 cm (93.90 in)

Width 286 cm (112.60 in)

Depth 62.5 cm (24.61 in)

End depth 53.5 cm (21.06 in)

Dated 1800

Height
238.5cm (93.90")
Width
286cm (112.60")
Depth
62.5cm (24.61")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237919
Dealers Internal Ref
2432
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A large George III mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, glazed upper doors, and a lower section with drawers and cupboards.

Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 X 286 X 62 Cm

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A large George III mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, glazed upper doors, and a lower section with drawers and cupboards.
Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm
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A large George III mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, glazed upper doors, and a lower section with drawers and cupboards.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan neck pediment, Breakfront projection, Glazed doors, Flame mahogany veneer
  • SizeH 238.5 cm (94 in) x W 286 cm (113 in) x D 62.5 cm (25 in)

This large George III breakfront bookcase dates from 1800 and is made from mahogany, glass and brass in a warm brown colour. The upper section has a swan-neck pediment, a dentil-moulded cornice, four glazed doors, and nine internal adjustable shelves. The lower breakfront section contains four cockbeeded drawers fitted with round brass knob handles, flanked by two panelled doors that open to shelf storage space, all supported on a plain plinth base. The piece stands 238.5 cm high, 286 cm wide and 62.5 cm deep, offering substantial storage capacity for books and display items. It suits a traditional gentleman's library, a large study, or a formal living room, providing an imposing architectural presence and a practical storage solution for collections of literature and decorative objects.

FAQs

A George III breakfront bookcase is an 18th-century piece of library furniture featuring a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side wings.

These bookcases were typically constructed from solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and mouth-blown glass panes.

Authentic pieces from the George III period display hand-carved pediments, original brass fittings, hand-sawn backboards, and natural irregular bubbles or waves in the original glass.

Position the piece as an architectural focal point in a formal dining room or study, balancing the dark timber with modern art books, neutral ceramics, and structured lighting.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax periodically in the direction of the grain, and clean glass panels using a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water.
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