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Tall Victorian Mahogany Two Section Bookcase Cabinet.
Designer Antiques4u
for sale €2,919     $3,169
£2,495

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Tall Victorian Mahogany Two Section Bookcase Cabinet.

19th century
Description

An absolutely superb quality tall Victorian mahogany two section bookcase cabinet with four glazed doors and base drawers. The cabinet has been later sign written for Harford and Smith Publishers in a beautiful gold text. The cabinet is of large proportions and has a great internal storage capacity for a large quantity of books and paperwork. Make this stunning piece yours today.

The piece is later hand decorated.

Physical Dimensions
Height
285cm (112.20")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA718966
Dealers Internal Reference
HF654
Description
An absolutely superb quality tall Victorian mahogany two section bookcase cabinet with four glazed doors and base drawers. The cabinet has been later sign written for Harford and Smith Publishers in a beautiful gold text.
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The cabinet is of large proportions and has a great internal storage capacity for a large quantity of books and paperwork.
Designer Antiques4u

Make this stunning piece yours today.

The piece is later hand decorated.

Height
285cm (112.20")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA718966
Dealers Internal Ref
HF654
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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A tall Victorian mahogany two-section bookcase cabinet featuring double glazed doors adorned with gilt lettering above lower glazed doors and drawers.
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Archive I A tall Victorian mahogany two-section bookcase cabinet featuring double glazed doors adorned with gilt lettering above lower glazed doors and drawers.

Tall Victorian Mahogany Two Section Bookcase Cabinet.

Archive II A tall Victorian mahogany two-section bookcase cabinet featuring double glazed doors adorned with gilt lettering above lower glazed doors and drawers. View II
Archive III A tall Victorian mahogany two-section bookcase cabinet featuring double glazed doors adorned with gilt lettering above lower glazed doors and drawers. View III
Archive IV A tall Victorian mahogany two-section bookcase cabinet featuring double glazed doors adorned with gilt lettering above lower glazed doors and drawers. View IV
Archive V A tall Victorian mahogany two-section bookcase cabinet featuring double glazed doors adorned with gilt lettering above lower glazed doors and drawers. View V
Archive VI A tall Victorian mahogany two-section bookcase cabinet featuring double glazed doors adorned with gilt lettering above lower glazed doors and drawers. View VI
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Telephone 07860 388 519
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Cheshire
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A tall Victorian mahogany two-section bookcase cabinet featuring double glazed doors adorned with gilt lettering above lower glazed doors and drawers.
Tall Victorian mahogany two section bookcase cabinet.
Ref: SA718966
A tall Victorian mahogany two-section bookcase cabinet featuring double glazed doors adorned with gilt lettering above lower glazed doors and drawers.
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Victorian glazed bookcase cabinets typically feature two distinct sections, with fully glazed upper and lower doors crafted from solid woods such as mahogany or walnut. Popular during the nineteenth century, these cabinets provided secure storage while displaying books, manuscripts, and commercial wares.

These cabinets were predominantly constructed from dense timber like Cuban or Honduran mahogany, often framed with floating pine panels and fitted with hand-blown glass panes. Brass escutcheons, hand-cut dovetail drawers, and timber shelving supported heavy volumes.

Authentic pieces usually demonstrate hand-cut dovetail jointing on drawers, original brass lock mechanisms, and evidence of hand-planing on the rear backboards. The glass may exhibit subtle waviness or imperfections indicative of historical cylinder glass production.

A tall mahogany bookcase creates a dramatic architectural focal point when positioned against a neutral wall in a living room, dining area, or home office. It can be styled with curated literature, ceramics, or collectibles to balance historical weight with contemporary aesthetics.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting. Clean glass surfaces with a damp cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish to the woodwork twice a year along the grain.
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