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George III Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
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for sale €12,636     $13,716
£10,800
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George III Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

19th century
Description

Impressive George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase. Moulded cornice over four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves. Beautifully figured panelled doors below; the centre cupboard with an interior of sliding shelves, the outer cupboards with adjustable shelves. Raised on a plinth base.

Circa. 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
249cm (98.03")
Width
218cm (85.83")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241327
Dealers Internal Reference
7992
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Description
Impressive George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase. Moulded cornice over four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves.
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Beautifully figured panelled doors below; the centre cupboard with an interior of sliding shelves, the outer cupboards with adjustable shelves.
Thakeham Furniture

Raised on a plinth base.

Circa. 1800

Height
249cm (98.03")
Width
218cm (85.83")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241327
Dealers Internal Ref
7992
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
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A large George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors above four panelled timber doors.
George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase
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A large George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four glazed upper doors above four panelled timber doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront profile, Glazed doors, Flame mahogany panels, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 249 cm (98 in) x W 218 cm (86 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A George III breakfront bookcase is an 18th-century English storage cabinet characterised by a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side wings, featuring glazed upper display sections and solid lower cupboards.

These cabinets were primarily constructed using solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often incorporating flame mahogany door panels, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak secondary timbers, and individual glass panes set within wooden glazing bars.

Authentic 18th-century examples demonstrate period construction indicators, including hand-sawn timber marks, hand-carved astragal glazing bars, original iron lock mechanisms, and pine or oak drawer linings.

A large mahogany breakfront bookcase functions as an architectural focal point in a dining room, study, or living space, where the dark wood contrasts with neutral wall tones while housing books, ceramics, or glassware.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain occasionally, ensuring the structure is positioned away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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