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Antique Mahogany Desk Tidy Bookshelf
John Howkins Antiques
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Antique Mahogany Desk Tidy Bookshelf

19th century
Description

A George IV mahogany desk tidy or book shelf. In good original condition, cleaned and waxed with good patina. Dimensions:- Height...12.25''/ 32cm. Width...16''/ 40.5cm. Depth...10''/ 25.5cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item. Books not included.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Desk Tidy Bookshelf to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA684179
Dealers Internal Reference
23091
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Description
A George IV mahogany desk tidy or book shelf. In good original condition, cleaned and waxed with good patina. Dimensions:- Height...12.25''/ 32cm. Width...16''/ 40.5cm. Depth...10''/ 25.5cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item. Books not included.
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Desk Tidy Bookshelf to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA684179
Dealers Internal Ref
23091
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A small antique mahogany desktop shelf featuring a pointed pediment back, an upper narrow shelf, and curved side supports.
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Archive I A small antique mahogany desktop shelf featuring a pointed pediment back, an upper narrow shelf, and curved side supports.

Antique Mahogany Desk Tidy Bookshelf

Archive II A small antique mahogany desktop shelf featuring a pointed pediment back, an upper narrow shelf, and curved side supports. View II
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Archive IV A small antique mahogany desktop shelf featuring a pointed pediment back, an upper narrow shelf, and curved side supports. View IV
Archive V A small antique mahogany desktop shelf featuring a pointed pediment back, an upper narrow shelf, and curved side supports. View V
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Archive IX A small antique mahogany desktop shelf featuring a pointed pediment back, an upper narrow shelf, and curved side supports. View IX
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 472
Items Sold 3,814
John Howkins Antiques
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A small antique mahogany desktop shelf featuring a pointed pediment back, an upper narrow shelf, and curved side supports.
Antique Mahogany Desk Tidy Bookshelf
Ref: SA684179
A small antique mahogany desktop shelf featuring a pointed pediment back, an upper narrow shelf, and curved side supports.
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FAQs

Desktop tidy bookshelves were designed in the 19th and early 20th centuries to organise correspondence, reference volumes, and stationery directly on a writing desk or bureau.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring traditional joinery and shaped side supports.

Authentic examples exhibit natural surface wear, historic wood patina, hand-cut joinery, and original construction details on unpolished surfaces such as the underside.

A desktop shelf can be positioned on a study desk, sideboard, or kitchen counter to display hardback books, stationery, or small decorative objects.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically along the natural grain to preserve the timber.
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