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Antique Mahogany Country Bookcase C1860
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Antique Mahogany Country Bookcase C1860

19th century
For Sale by Swag Antiques
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This is a beautiful glazed door bookcase. With lovely proportions it is a country bookcase possibly for a Vestry. It is a gorgeous colour with its original glazed panels. It Is painted in a period appropriate blue on the interior of the top and the bottom cupboard has a shelf. There are some cracks on the lower panels and one on the side of the bookcase caused by the wood moving but these are repaired and stable.

Height 200cm

Width of Base 98cm

Width of Top including cornice 97cm

Width of top excluding cornice 91cm

Depth of Base 51cm

Depth of Top 29cm

Depth of Top with cornice 33cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Mahogany Country Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

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SA703556
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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

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FREE DELIVERY IN ENGLAND AND WALES

This is a beautiful glazed door bookcase. With lovely proportions it is a country bookcase possibly for a Vestry. It is a gorgeous colour with its original glazed panels.

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It Is painted in a period appropriate blue on the interior of the top and the bottom cupboard has a shelf.
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There are some cracks on the lower panels and one on the side of the bookcase caused by the wood moving but these are repaired and stable.

Height 200cm

Width of Base 98cm

Width of Top including cornice 97cm

Width of top excluding cornice 91cm

Depth of Base 51cm

Depth of Top 29cm

Depth of Top with cornice 33cm

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Mahogany Country Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA703556
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A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors.

Antique Mahogany Country Bookcase C1860

Archive II A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors.
Archive V A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors. View VIII
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Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

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A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors.
Antique Mahogany Country Bookcase C1860
Ref: SA703556
A nineteenth-century mahogany two-door bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with gothic arched tops and lower solid panelled doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourReddish Brown
  • MotifsGothic arched panels, Glazed upper doors, Plinth base, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 200 cm (79 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Victorian Gothic country bookcase dates from 1860 and consists of a reddish-brown mahogany two-part cabinet measuring 200 cm high, 98 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. The upper section has a moulded cornice, two glazed doors with Gothic arched tops enclosing shelves displaying various shells, and an interior painted in a period-appropriate blue. The lower section contains two solid cupboard doors with matching Gothic arched panels, standing on bracket feet. The timber exhibits natural grain variations, with repaired cracks visible on the lower panels. Practical for storage and display in a home study, library, or living room, this piece accommodates books, collections, or decorative objects behind lockable or handleless doors. The combination of glazed upper storage and enclosed lower shelving provides versatile organisation while maintaining traditional English country house aesthetics. The stable construction and compact footprint suit various interior settings requiring substantial storage without excessive floor space.

FAQs

Bookcases from the mid-Victorian era combine functional storage with understated decorative elements such as gothic arched door panels and simple moulded cornices. Constructed primarily from dark hardwoods like mahogany, these pieces were designed for practical storage in country residences rather than elaborate formal drawing rooms.

Mid-nineteenth-century glazed bookcases typically feature solid mahogany or mahogany veneer over pine cores, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and original floating glass panes within the upper doors. Lower doors generally enclose solid timber shelves, secured with period brass escutcheons and mortise locks.

Authentic pieces exhibit evidence of period hand craftsmanship, including irregularities in glass thickness, hand-planed back boards, and natural oxidisation inside the timber cabinet work. Look for traditional door hinges, original lock mechanisms, and a natural, age-earned patina across the mahogany surface.

Position the piece against contemporary neutral or deeply toned walls to highlight the warm mahogany tones. Use the glazed upper section to display curated ceramics, glassware, or books, while utilising the lower timber cupboard for concealed storage.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft lint-free cloth and applying a microcrystalline or beeswax polish once or twice per year. Keep the cabinet positioned away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or fading of the mahogany colour.
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