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C19th William IV Period Mahogany Library Bookcase .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €2,223     $2,413
£1,900
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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    M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
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C19th William IV Period Mahogany Library Bookcase .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

C19th William IV period mahogany library bookcase.

Excellent quality flame-veneered mahogany glazed-top bookcase , with fitted secretaire drawer over an inverted break-front 4-cupboard base.

Ovoid bar-glazed 2-door bookcase top fitted with 2 adjustable shelves, beneath a flared, stepped cavetto cornice. The secretaire with figured satinwood interior comprising an arrangement of drawers (one fitted as a pen/ink drawer) and correspondence 'pigeon-holes'.

The lower inverted break-front base comprising of 2 end side cupboards with adjustable shelves, and 2-door centre enclosing an unusual central bank of drawers fitment with 'secret' / concealed drawers behind. All conforming moulded arch-panel decoration, with ovoid secretaire drawer panel echoing the glazing.

Original panelled back, the whole raised on a plinth base.

Rich mahogany patina and colour ,in good original condition , with minor shrinkage crack to top left of base section (shown).

H 89"

W 46"

D 22".

England c. 1835

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this William IV Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 03155335
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Panelled pine backboards: joinery typical before modern sheet materials.
Arched astragal glazing bars: design favoured in the 1830s.
Shrinkage along the waist top: natural movement of timber over decades.
Flame mahogany veneers: rich surface colour and mellow patina from age.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
226.0605cm (89.00")
Width
116.8402cm (46.00")
Depth
55.8801cm (22.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA307905
Dealers Internal Reference
MLBO 1410
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
C19th William IV period mahogany library bookcase.
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Excellent quality flame-veneered mahogany glazed-top bookcase , with fitted secretaire drawer over an inverted break-front 4-cupboard base.
M Lees and Sons

Ovoid bar-glazed 2-door bookcase top fitted with 2 adjustable shelves, beneath a flared, stepped cavetto cornice. The secretaire with figured satinwood interior comprising an arrangement of drawers (one fitted as a pen/ink drawer) and correspondence 'pigeon-holes'.

fig 1. A 19th-century William IV mahogany library bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors above an enclosed base with flame mahogany panels.
fig 1. C19th William IV Period Mahogany Library Bookcase .

The lower inverted break-front base comprising of 2 end side cupboards with adjustable shelves, and 2-door centre enclosing an unusual central bank of drawers fitment with 'secret' / concealed drawers behind. All conforming moulded arch-panel decoration, with ovoid secretaire drawer panel echoing the glazing.

fig 2. A 19th-century William IV mahogany library bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors above an enclosed base with flame mahogany panels.
fig 2. C19th William IV Period Mahogany Library Bookcase .

Original panelled back, the whole raised on a plinth base.

Rich mahogany patina and colour ,in good original condition , with minor shrinkage crack to top left of base section (shown).

H 89"

W 46"

D 22".

England c. 1835

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this William IV Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 03155335
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Panelled pine backboards: joinery typical before modern sheet materials.
Arched astragal glazing bars: design favoured in the 1830s.
Shrinkage along the waist top: natural movement of timber over decades.
Flame mahogany veneers: rich surface colour and mellow patina from age.

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
226.0605cm (89.00")
Width
116.8402cm (46.00")
Depth
55.8801cm (22.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA307905
Dealers Internal Ref
MLBO 1410
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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C19th William IV Period Mahogany Library Bookcase .

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,602
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A 19th-century William IV mahogany library bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors above an enclosed base with flame mahogany panels.
C19th William IV period mahogany library bookcase .
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched glazed doors, Flame mahogany panels, Plinth base, Cornice moulding
  • SizeH 226.0605 cm (89 in) x W 116.8402 cm (46 in) x D 55.8801 cm (22 in)

This nineteenth-century William IV period mahogany library bookcase stands 226 cm high, 116 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. The piece is built from dark brown timber with a rich patina, showing flame mahogany veneer panels, ovoid bar-glazed doors with arched glass, and a flared stepped cavetto cornice moulding. The structure comprises an upper cabinet with adjustable shelves over an inverted break-front base containing four cupboards and a secretaire drawer with an ovoid panel. The timber exhibits a minor shrinkage crack on the top left of the base section, alongside conforming moulded arch-panel decoration and a plinth base. Placed in a study, library, or living room, this cabinet provides display space behind glass and concealed storage within the lower cupboards and secretaire compartment.

FAQs

Produced during the reign of King William IV (18301837), this style acts as a bridge between Georgian elegance and early Victorian substantiality. Pieces feature heavy architectural mouldings, bold curves, robust turnings, and rich mahogany veneers.

These pieces were primarily constructed from solid mahogany and decorated with highly figured flame mahogany veneers. Doors were set with hand-blown glass panes held by timber glazing bars or astragals.

Authentic items show signs of hand-planed secondary woods such as pine or oak inside drawers and back panels, hand-cut dovetail joints, original blown glass with slight imperfections, and heavy plinth or bracket bases.

Place the piece against a pale or neutral wall to allow the dark timber to stand out, or integrate it into a dark wall colour palette for a cohesive library aesthetic. Combine traditional bound books with contemporary ceramics to modernise the display.

Apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year using a soft cotton cloth, buffing gently along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer fading.
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