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Fine Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Library Bookcase, Circa 1800
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
for sale €70,200     $76,200
£60,000
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Fine Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Library Bookcase, Circa 1800

19th century
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A wonderfully impressive, fine quality early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany break fronted Library bookcase, having molded cornice with carved button decoration above five diamond pattern astrical glazed doors, each with scrolling foliate inlaid decoration, opening to reveal adjustable shelves within. The five paneled doors below having fine quality inlay, depicting classical urns with swags flowers and ribbons. Opening again to reveal adjustable shelves within.

Batch 44 55421 CKESNY

Physical Dimensions
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
382cm (150.39")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 1800s.

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SA794052
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55421
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Description
A wonderfully impressive, fine quality early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany break fronted Library bookcase, having molded cornice with carved button decoration above five diamond pattern astrical glazed doors, each with scrolling foliate inlaid decoration, opening to reveal adjustable shelves within.
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The five paneled doors below having fine quality inlay, depicting classical urns with swags flowers and ribbons.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Opening again to reveal adjustable shelves within.

Batch 44 55421 CKESNY

Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
382cm (150.39")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA794052
Dealers Internal Ref
55421
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Moorhead Antiques Profile Page

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Fine Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Library Bookcase, Circa 1800

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A large Georgian mahogany breakfront library bookcase with astragal glazed upper doors and decorative floral marquetry inlays on the lower doors.
Fine Georgian Mahogany inlaid library bookcase, circa 1800
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A Georgian library bookcase is a large-scale piece of wooden storage furniture produced in Britain between 1714 and 1830, typically featuring glazed upper doors for books and solid panelled lower cupboards.

These bookcases were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often incorporating decorative marquetry inlays of satinwood or rosewood, hand-cut glass panes, and brass hardware.

Authentic Georgian bookcases feature hand-carved dovetail joinery, oak or pine drawer linings, original hand-blown glass with slight irregularities, and thin timber astragal glazing bars secured with putty.

A Georgian bookcase functions as an architectural anchor in contemporary living rooms or home offices, providing visual contrast when paired with clean-lined modern furniture and neutral colour palettes.

Position mahogany furniture away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid wood shrinkage, and polish the surface periodically using a high-quality beeswax applied along the natural grain.
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