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Large Regency Mahogany Cupboard Base Library Bookcase, Georgian Early 19th Century
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Large Regency Mahogany Cupboard Base Library Bookcase, Georgian Early 19th Century

19th century
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An Extremely Good Quality Early 19th Century Georgian Regency Period Mahogany Library Bookcase, Or Display Cabinet, Of Bold Proportions And Scale, Having Step Moulded Cornice Over Pair Of Large Glazed Doors, With Mostly Original Glass And Extremely Elegant Gothic Arched Astragals, Enclosing Six Short Adjustable Shelves, Over Low Waisted Base With Two Well Figured Panelled Doors, Enclosing Two Further Adjustable Shelves, Raised On Original Plinth Base.

This is a particularly good example of a large Georgian mahogany library bookcase, with the wonderfully elegant Gothic arched glazing being an especially attractive feature. The quality of the mahogany is excellent throughout, particularly the figured panels to the lower doors, whilst the whole piece retains a lovely rich colour and surface.

Although of quite substantial proportions, the relatively simple design and low waisted base give it a pleasing appearance, without it feeling unnecessarily heavy or cumbersome. The glazed upper section provides plenty of space for displaying books, china or other collections, whilst the enclosed cupboards below offer a useful amount of additional storage.

The bookcase remains in very good condition throughout, with various old marks, scuffs and minor imperfections commensurate with its age and use. As with all items which we offer for sale, it has been attended to in our workshops, where it has been carefully checked over, sympathetically restored where necessary using traditional methods, and finished with an appropriate wax polish. It is now ready to be placed straight into the home and enjoyed.

Circa 1820.

Height 89.5in.

Width 69in.

Depth 17.5in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09721342
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Wooden saw-tooth shelf supports: early nineteenth-century adjustable racking.
Gothic arched astragal glazing bars: fashionable Regency design.
Pine panelled backboards with red ochre wash: standard Georgian cabinet construction.
Original brass dust bead on the central door stiles: fine cabinetmaking detail.
Natural ring marks and shelf wear: decades of household use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245906
Dealers Internal Reference
10020
Dealers Notes

A Careful Selection Of High Quality Town And Country Furniture For The Home From The 17th, 18th, 19th And Early 20th Centuries.

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UK Delivery Available At Reasonable Rates.

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Description
An Extremely Good Quality Early 19th Century Georgian Regency Period Mahogany Library Bookcase, Or Display Cabinet, Of Bold Proportions And Scale, Having Step Moulded Cornice Over Pair Of Large Glazed Doors, With Mostly Original Glass And Extremely Elegant Gothic Arched Astragals, Enclosing Six Short Adjustable Shelves, Over Low Waisted Base With Two Well Figured Panelled Doors, Enclosing Two Further Adjustable Shelves, Raised On Original Plinth Base.
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This is a particularly good example of a large Georgian mahogany library bookcase, with the wonderfully elegant Gothic arched glazing being an especially attractive feature.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

The quality of the mahogany is excellent throughout, particularly the figured panels to the lower doors, whilst the whole piece retains a lovely rich colour and surface.

fig 1. A large Regency mahogany library bookcase featuring two Gothic astragal glazed upper doors above a two-door panelled cupboard base.
fig 1. Large Regency Mahogany Cupboard Base Library Bookcase, Georgian Early 19th Century

Although of quite substantial proportions, the relatively simple design and low waisted base give it a pleasing appearance, without it feeling unnecessarily heavy or cumbersome. The glazed upper section provides plenty of space for displaying books, china or other collections, whilst the enclosed cupboards below offer a useful amount of additional storage.

fig 2. A large Regency mahogany library bookcase featuring two Gothic astragal glazed upper doors above a two-door panelled cupboard base.
fig 2. Large Regency Mahogany Cupboard Base Library Bookcase, Georgian Early 19th Century

The bookcase remains in very good condition throughout, with various old marks, scuffs and minor imperfections commensurate with its age and use. As with all items which we offer for sale, it has been attended to in our workshops, where it has been carefully checked over, sympathetically restored where necessary using traditional methods, and finished with an appropriate wax polish. It is now ready to be placed straight into the home and enjoyed.

Circa 1820.

Height 89.5in.

Width 69in.

Depth 17.5in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09721342
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Wooden saw-tooth shelf supports: early nineteenth-century adjustable racking.
Gothic arched astragal glazing bars: fashionable Regency design.
Pine panelled backboards with red ochre wash: standard Georgian cabinet construction.
Original brass dust bead on the central door stiles: fine cabinetmaking detail.
Natural ring marks and shelf wear: decades of household use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245906
Dealers Internal Ref
10020
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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A large Regency mahogany library bookcase featuring two Gothic astragal glazed upper doors above a two-door panelled cupboard base.
Large Regency Mahogany Cupboard Base Library Bookcase, Georgian Early 19th Century
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Gothic arches, Panelled cupboard doors, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 227 cm (89 in) x W 175 cm (69 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

Regency library bookcases, produced from roughly 1811 to 1830, are characterised by classical proportions, high-quality timber veneers, and precise architectural details. They frequently feature astragal glazed doorsoften incorporating Gothic arch or geometric motifsabove a solid cupboard base designed for storing larger volumes or folios.

Craftsmen predominantly used solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers over a pine or oak carcass. The glazed doors incorporated hand-blown cylinder glass held in place by fine wood astragal mouldings, accompanied by cast brass fittings and lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer construction, hand-planed back panels, and original brass hardware. Glazing from the era often displays minor natural distortions or air bubbles within the glass panes, alongside genuine age-related wear to the cabinet base.

A large bookcase functions as a focal point in a modern room, anchored against a primary wall. Stylists often mix leather-bound books with modern ceramics, framed artwork, and sculpture within the glazed upper shelves to create contrast against contemporary decor.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, following the grain of the wood. Preserve the timber finish by applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year, while avoiding placement near direct heat sources or in areas subject to significant moisture fluctuations.
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