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Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase

19th century
Description

Victorian mahogany library bookcase.

Good colour.

Adjustable shelves.

One piece of beading missing off side.

Physical Dimensions
Height
214cm (84.25")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA779890
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Description
Victorian mahogany library bookcase.

Good colour.

Adjustable shelves.

One piece of beading missing off side.

Height
214cm (84.25")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA779890
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring upper double glazed doors, carved corner corbels, internal wooden shelving, and a lower two-door panelled cupboard base.
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Victorian mahogany library bookcase

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Oxford
OX44 7RW
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A Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring upper double glazed doors, carved corner corbels, internal wooden shelving, and a lower two-door panelled cupboard base.
Victorian mahogany library bookcase
Ref: SA779890
A Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring upper double glazed doors, carved corner corbels, internal wooden shelving, and a lower two-door panelled cupboard base.
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Victorian library bookcases typically feature a two-part construction comprising a upper glazed section for book display atop a solid cupboard base. Common architectural characteristics include heavy cornices, carved corbels, arched or moulded panel doors, and rich timber finishes such as flame mahogany or walnut.

These bookcases were predominantly crafted using dense hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, oak, or walnut. Internal shelves and drawer linings often utilised secondary softwoods like pine, while the glazed doors featured float or cylinder glass secured with timber glazing bars.

Authentic 19th-century examples display evidence of hand-crafted joinery, including hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-carved decorative motifs, and original timber backboards. The glass may exhibit slight imperfections or wave patterns characteristic of period cylinder glass manufacturing techniques.

A substantial mahogany bookcase serves as an anchor piece when set against modern neutral walls or bold dark backdrops. Styling the open glazing with a mixture of leather-bound books, ceramics, and framed artwork creates visual balance between historical furniture and modern decor.

To preserve the original finish, dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood warping, veneer lifting, or finish fading.
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