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A George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
For sale by W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €2,633     $2,858
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A George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

19th century
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A George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase. Raised on square tapered legs with brass castors and with a single frieze drawer, with decorative brass oval handles and above an open water fall bookcase with brass carrying handles. In very good and original condition and a good colour and patina. 1530mm, 710mm wide and 320mm deep. English. Circa 1810.

Physical Dimensions
Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1238522
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A George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase.
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Raised on square tapered legs with brass castors and with a single frieze drawer, with decorative brass oval handles and above an open water fall bookcase with brass carrying handles.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

In very good and original condition and a good colour and patina. 1530mm, 710mm wide and 320mm deep. English. Circa 1810.

Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238522
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A George III mahogany waterfall bookcase with graduated open shelves, a single base drawer, side brass handles, and tapered square legs on castors.
A George III mahogany waterfall bookcase
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A George III mahogany waterfall bookcase with graduated open shelves, a single base drawer, side brass handles, and tapered square legs on castors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGraduated shelves, Square tapered legs, Brass castors, Side carry handles
  • SizeH 153 cm (60 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

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A waterfall bookcase features open shelves that diminish in depth from the base to the top tier, creating a stepped or cascading profile. Originating in late eighteenth-century England, this design allowed for easier access to books while maintaining visual balance.

Pieces from the George III era were predominantly crafted from dense mahogany wood, valued for its stability and deep grain. Key accents included brass handles, brass castors, and hand-cut dovetail joints within lower drawers.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand construction, such as hand-sawn secondary timber, original brass fittings, and hand-cut joinery. Natural timber shrinkage and age-appropriate wear to the polish or castors are also key indicators.

These versatile vertical units fit well in quiet alcoves, study corners, or reception rooms. The open tier arrangement allows for a blend of leather-bound volumes, small framed artworks, and decorative ceramics.

Apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to maintain the wood surface, buffing gently with a clean cloth. Position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or lacquer fading.
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