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Rare Set of Four Oxford Library Victorian Bookcases in Mahogany 412cm Wide
Royal House Antiques
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£20,000
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Rare Set of Four Oxford Library Victorian Bookcases in Mahogany 412cm Wide

19th century
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Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four original Victorian Oxford Library mahogany bookcases.

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

A very good looking and rare set of four Oxford Library bookcases, they are the finest quality and will look absolutely amazing in any setting. The shelves are all height adjustable and upholstered wise green baize which can of course be removed.

We have cleaned waxed and polished them from top to bottom, they will have age related patina marks from honest use and fair ware. I can have them fully restored to a gallery finish for a price, it would include a complete wash back and French polished from top to bottom.

Dimensions

Height:- X2 at 230cm and X2 at 228cm

Width:- 103cm each, 412cm total

Depth:- 38.5cm

Internal measurments

Inside width:- 97cm

Inside depth:- 35cm bottom, 27cm top

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcases to the Victorian era.

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SA816584
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four original Victorian Oxford Library mahogany bookcases.

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

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A very good looking and rare set of four Oxford Library bookcases, they are the finest quality and will look absolutely amazing in any setting.
Royal House Antiques

The shelves are all height adjustable and upholstered wise green baize which can of course be removed.

fig 1. A set of four matching tall Victorian mahogany bookcases featuring glazed upper and lower doors set on square tapered legs.
fig 1. Rare Set of Four Oxford Library Victorian Bookcases in Mahogany 412cm Wide

We have cleaned waxed and polished them from top to bottom, they will have age related patina marks from honest use and fair ware. I can have them fully restored to a gallery finish for a price, it would include a complete wash back and French polished from top to bottom.

fig 2. A set of four matching tall Victorian mahogany bookcases featuring glazed upper and lower doors set on square tapered legs.
fig 2. Rare Set of Four Oxford Library Victorian Bookcases in Mahogany 412cm Wide

Dimensions

Height:- X2 at 230cm and X2 at 228cm

Width:- 103cm each, 412cm total

Depth:- 38.5cm

Internal measurments

Inside width:- 97cm

Inside depth:- 35cm bottom, 27cm top

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcases to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA816584
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Royal house antiques is a privately-owned family ran company founded in wimbledon in 2012 by husband and wife james and iris thorpe

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A set of four matching tall Victorian mahogany bookcases featuring glazed upper and lower doors set on square tapered legs.
RARE SET OF FOUR OXFORD LIBRARY VICTORIAN BOOKCASES IN MAHOGANY 412CM WIDE
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Victorian library bookcases were designed during the nineteenth century to house extensive book collections, often featuring glazed doors, adjustable shelving, and refined mahogany woodwork tailored for institutional or private study rooms.

These pieces typically utilise solid mahogany and fine veneers, constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and glass panels fitted into moulded timber frames.

Authentic nineteenth-century bookcases exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, such as hand-sawn timber backs, original brass locks or shelf adjustment mechanisms, age-appropriate patination, and minor variations in hand-cut joinery.

A matching set of high-standing glazed bookcases can be arranged along a focal wall to create an architectural library effect, or separated across wide rooms to anchor dining or living spaces with symmetry.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood finish, avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to radiators to prevent warping or cracking.
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