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Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
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Victorian mahogany tall slim bookcase of the more desirable round cornered form. The cross banded cornice with ogee moulding above the 2 glazed doors with applied thumb mouldings and open to 2 mahogany faced adjustable shelves. The base section with 2 conforming panelled doors and opens to a shelved interior.The whole stands on a cross grain and thumb moulded off set plinth base. Condition- good with working locks and keys to the doors. Max.Height…86’’/ 119cm. Max.Width..43’’/ 109cm. Depth of Base..18.5'’/47cm. Base Height..35.5’’/ 86cm. Top Height..50.5'’/128.5cm. Top Depth..12’’/ 30.5cm. Transports in 2 pieces. Delivery to most of Uk. £75.

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1241749
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25023
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Victorian mahogany tall slim bookcase of the more desirable round cornered form.
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The cross banded cornice with ogee moulding above the 2 glazed doors with applied thumb mouldings and open to 2 mahogany faced adjustable shelves.
John Howkins Antiques

The base section with 2 conforming panelled doors and opens to a shelved interior.The whole stands on a cross grain and thumb moulded off set plinth base. Condition- good with working locks and keys to the doors. Max.Height…86’’/ 119cm. Max.Width..43’’/ 109cm. Depth of Base..18.5'’/47cm. Base Height..35.5’’/ 86cm. Top Height..50.5'’/128.5cm. Top Depth..12’’/ 30.5cm. Transports in 2 pieces. Delivery to most of Uk. £75.

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241749
Dealers Internal Ref
25023
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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A two-door Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with rounded corner panes and a lower enclosed wooden cupboard.
Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Ref: SA1241749
A two-door Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring an upper glazed cabinet with rounded corner panes and a lower enclosed wooden cupboard.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Rounded corners, Moulded cornice, Plinth base
  • SizeH 119 cm (47 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Victorian mahogany bookcase takes the form of a tall, slim cabinet with rounded corners, finished in a warm brown timber. The upper section comprises a cross-banded cornice with ogee moulding above two glazed doors with applied thumb mouldings, enclosing two mahogany-faced adjustable shelves. Below, two conforming panelled doors open to reveal further shelving, while the entire structure rests on a cross-grain and thumb-moulded offset plinth base. Both upper and lower sections are fitted with working brass locks and keys. Practical for everyday domestic storage, this two-piece cabinet suits a study, library or living room. Measuring 119 cm high, 109 cm wide and 47 cm deep, the unit offers generous vertical capacity while maintaining a compact footprint. The design includes visible wood grain variations across the mahogany panels, distinct keyhole escutcheons on the doors, and smooth curved glass panes set into the upper frames. Transporting as two separate pieces, the bookcase provides traditional display space above concealed lower storage, making it well-suited for organising books or glassware in a modern home interior.

FAQs

Victorian glazed bookcases typically feature dense timber construction, polished mahogany or oak finishes, moulded cornices, and upper display sections with glass panels set above solid lower cupboard doors.

Cabinetmakers used solid timber frameworks often veneered with flame mahogany or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and adjustable timber shelving supported by internal wooden pegs or notched brackets.

Authentic Victorian pieces display signs of hand-planed secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetail joinery on drawers or interior fittings, period-correct brass locks, and subtle imperfections or wavy distortions in original cylinder glass panes.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall to highlight the warm wood grain, using the glazed upper shelves to display curated ceramics, glassware, or hardback books alongside minimalist decorative accents.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading, dust regularly with a dry soft cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the patina.
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