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Antique George IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

18th century
Sold 3 November 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1825, exhibition quality 3 door breakfront George IV mahogany library bookcase. Surmounted by a triangular pediment and architectural cornice above 3 glazed doors with wonderful palmette and acanthus carved glazing bars. The interior with adjustable mahogany shelves and flanked by pillars with foliate carved capitals. The base with 3 moulded and panelled doors in figured Spanish flame mahogany, opening to deep shelved interiors. All supported on an enclosed plinth base over neat bun feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
241cm (94.88")
Width
206cm (81.10")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
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Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA795602
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0209
Description
Circa 1825, exhibition quality 3 door breakfront George IV mahogany library bookcase.
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Surmounted by a triangular pediment and architectural cornice above 3 glazed doors with wonderful palmette and acanthus carved glazing bars.
Georgian Antiques

The interior with adjustable mahogany shelves and flanked by pillars with foliate carved capitals. The base with 3 moulded and panelled doors in figured Spanish flame mahogany, opening to deep shelved interiors. All supported on an enclosed plinth base over neat bun feet.

Height
241cm (94.88")
Width
206cm (81.10")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA795602
Dealers Internal Ref
0209
Georgian Antiques
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A large antique mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with carved tracery and lower wooden panelled cabinet doors.
Antique George IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Pine
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBreakfront design, Glazed tracery doors, Cornice pediment, Panelled base cupboards
  • SizeH 241 cm (95 in) x W 206 cm (81 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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The George IV period, spanning from roughly 1820 to 1830, is characterised by a continuation of Regency classical influences combined with robust proportions, substantial use of premium mahogany, and restrained yet sophisticated architectural details.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers over secondary timbers like pine or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, mortise and tenon frames, and hand-blown glass panes.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, hand-planed secondary surfaces, aged brass hardware, original glass characteristics with minor imperfections, and traditional cabinet-making joinery rather than modern fasteners.

To style a substantial historical piece in a modern setting, pair it with minimalist furniture to balance the visual weight, and use the interior shelving for curated book collections or simple decorative objects to prevent visual clutter.

Preserve antique mahogany by maintaining stable room humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a pure beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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