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Antique Bookcase Late Victorian
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Antique Bookcase Late Victorian

19th century
Sold 4 February 2025 · Brookside Antiques
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Description

Here we have for sale today this very good Late Victorian Breakfront bookcase.

Dating from around 1890 of large proportions and all made in solid mahogany, with pine backboards and shelf's faced with mahogany trim.

Standing on bracket feet with polished sides, a polished top with a carved and molded edge, plus carved and shaped up-stand fitted to the top, 15cm high. Having three separate compartments, each compartment is fitted with three adjustable shelf's.

Having its original polish plus patina, this bookcase is a stunning mahogany colour (please see pictures)

Its been into the workshop for a clean and polish, and is solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Please note that this bookcase is in excellent condition, ready to use and requires NO restoration

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA640741
Dealers Internal Reference
00170
Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description
Here we have for sale today this very good Late Victorian Breakfront bookcase.
“
Dating from around 1890 of large proportions and all made in solid mahogany, with pine backboards and shelf's faced with mahogany trim.
Brookside Antiques
fig 1. A large, dark wood Victorian bookcase featuring three open shelving sections and a carved architectural pediment at the top.
fig 1. Antique Bookcase Late Victorian

Standing on bracket feet with polished sides, a polished top with a carved and molded edge, plus carved and shaped up-stand fitted to the top, 15cm high. Having three separate compartments, each compartment is fitted with three adjustable shelf's.

fig 2. A large, dark wood Victorian bookcase featuring three open shelving sections and a carved architectural pediment at the top.
fig 2. Antique Bookcase Late Victorian

Having its original polish plus patina, this bookcase is a stunning mahogany colour (please see pictures)

Its been into the workshop for a clean and polish, and is solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

fig 3. A large, dark wood Victorian bookcase featuring three open shelving sections and a carved architectural pediment at the top.
fig 3. Antique Bookcase Late Victorian

Please note that this bookcase is in excellent condition, ready to use and requires NO restoration

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

fig 4. A large, dark wood Victorian bookcase featuring three open shelving sections and a carved architectural pediment at the top.
fig 4. Antique Bookcase Late Victorian

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 5. A large, dark wood Victorian bookcase featuring three open shelving sections and a carved architectural pediment at the top.
fig 5. Antique Bookcase Late Victorian

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 6. A large, dark wood Victorian bookcase featuring three open shelving sections and a carved architectural pediment at the top.
fig 6. Antique Bookcase Late Victorian

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

fig 7. A large, dark wood Victorian bookcase featuring three open shelving sections and a carved architectural pediment at the top.
fig 7. Antique Bookcase Late Victorian

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 8. A large, dark wood Victorian bookcase featuring three open shelving sections and a carved architectural pediment at the top.
fig 8. Antique Bookcase Late Victorian

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Mahogany Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA640741
Dealers Internal Ref
00170
Brookside Antiques
Brookside Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brookside Antiques Profile Page

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A large, dark wood Victorian bookcase featuring three open shelving sections and a carved architectural pediment at the top.
Antique Bookcase Late Victorian
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved architectural pediment, Dentil moulding, Adjustable shelving bays
  • SizeH 121 cm (48 in) x W 182 cm (72 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

Late Victorian furniture, produced roughly between 1880 and 1901, often combined historical revival motifs with functional, robust construction, reflecting the industrial capabilities and domestic ideals of the era.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak, often incorporating pine for internal carcases and shelving to ensure structural stability.

Authenticity is typically determined by examining traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, aged patination on the wood finish, and period-appropriate hardware or carved detailing.

An antique timber bookcase serves as a functional focal point in a modern study or living room, grounding contemporary minimalist decor with rich textures and historical character.

Maintain timber furniture by placing it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and periodically nourish the wood with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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