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Superb Quality Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts" 19thc
Helios and Co Antiques
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Superb Quality Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts" 19thc

19th century
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Superb 19thc Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts" Wonderful Choice of Mahogany as you would expect from this Renowned Maker.

Bearing Makers Label & Impressed Mark.

98"h 89"w 19½"d

Physical Dimensions
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
226cm (88.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA66105
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IT2205
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Our Extensive Showrooms, some 15 in all, (7500sq feet) offer a Vast Selection of Antiques from all Periods, Displaying good quality Furniture Pictures Clocks and Decorative Accessories, with Showcases Displaying Porcelain, Silver, Glass, Jewellery etc.



Description
Superb 19thc Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts" Wonderful Choice of Mahogany as you would expect from this Renowned Maker.

Bearing Makers Label & Impressed Mark.

98"h 89"w 19½"d

Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
226cm (88.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA66105
Dealers Internal Ref
IT2205
Helios and Co Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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A nineteenth-century mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring glazed upper doors displaying books and solid panelled lower cupboards.
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Helios and Co Antiques
Telephone 01327 340264
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25/27 High Street
Weedon
Northamptonshire
NN7 4QD
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring glazed upper doors displaying books and solid panelled lower cupboards.
Superb Quality Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts" 19thc
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A nineteenth-century mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring glazed upper doors displaying books and solid panelled lower cupboards.
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A breakfront library bookcase is a large architectural piece of furniture where the central section projects forward beyond the adjacent side sections. Originating in the eighteenth century, this design provided balanced proportions while accommodating extensive book collections in private residences and institutions.

Nineteenth-century bookcases were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Glazed upper sections featured hand-drawn sheet glass held in place with wooden glazing bars, while lower sections often incorporated solid timber panels and internal adjustable shelving.

Authentic pieces from prominent makers like Edwards & Roberts often feature a stamped makers name on drawer linings, door tops, or brassware locks. Additional markers include hand-cut dovetail joints, high-grade timber veneers over solid hardwood carcasses, and original brass locks or escutcheons.

A large breakfront bookcase creates a focal point in expansive living spaces, dining rooms, or home offices. Balance its visual weight by combining curated book collections with decorative ceramics or sculptures, ensuring adequate clearance around the piece to highlight its architectural profile.

Preserve the timber by applying a natural beeswax polish twice yearly, buffing along the grain with a soft cloth. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, or finish fading, and clean the glass panels with a lint-free cloth.
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