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19thc Mahogany Bookcase
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €1,931     $2,096
£1,650

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

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19thc Mahogany Bookcase

19th century
Description

5431

19thc Mahogany bookcase

with two glazed doors above

two blind doors – adjustable shelves,

Bramah lock and plinth base

53”w x 88”h x 15”d

136cm x 224cm x 38cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting showroom especially if you are coming a long way. This will enable us to have it here for you and avoid any disappointment.

Physical Dimensions
Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA793440
Dealers Internal Reference
5431
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
5431

19thc Mahogany bookcase

with two glazed doors above

two blind doors – adjustable shelves,

Bramah lock and plinth base

53”w x 88”h x 15”d

136cm x 224cm x 38cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting showroom especially if you are coming a long way. This will enable us to have it here for you and avoid any disappointment.

Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA793440
Dealers Internal Ref
5431
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A 19th-century mahogany bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors above two flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors.
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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors above two flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors.

19thc Mahogany bookcase

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 169
Items Sold 1,991
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century mahogany bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors above two flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors.
19thc Mahogany bookcase
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During the 19th century, mahogany bookcases were typically constructed with a glazed upper section for protecting books and a solid enclosed lower cupboard for general storage. These pieces were central to library and study interiors of the Georgian, William IV, and Victorian eras.

These cabinets feature solid mahogany timber framing with figured flame mahogany veneers applied to door panels. Internal shelving is often softwood or mahogany, framed behind hand-blown clear glass panes.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail jointing, original brass locks or escutcheons, and subtle imperfections in the hand-blown glass panes. The reverse panels typically show softwoods with natural age oxidation and hand-sawn timber marks.

Position the piece as a focal point in a dining space, library, or hallway to store literature or display curated ceramics and glassware. Pairing deep timber tones with contemporary off-white or neutral wall backgrounds creates a balanced interior contrast.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer movement or sun bleaching. Clean glass panels with a non-ammonia formula on a soft cloth, and nourish the mahogany surfaces periodically using a microcrystalline or beeswax polish.
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