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Pair of Large Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Astral Glazed Library Bookcases
Royal House Antiques
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Royal House Antiques

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Pair of Large Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Astral Glazed Library Bookcases

19th century
Description

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of tall Victorian circa 1880 flamed mahogany astral glazed library study bookcases.

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe 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 well-made pair, the timber is exquisite, the doors are astral glazed which means they are made up of various sections of perfectly cut glass. The base cupboard has three rustic drawers with beautiful hand cut dovetail joints.

We have cleaned waxed and polished them from top to bottom, there is nothing negative to note, they have normal age and use patina marks here and there.

Dimensions

Height:- 231cm

Width:- 66cm

Depth:- 48.5cm

If you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcases to the 1880s.

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SA818526
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of tall Victorian circa 1880 flamed mahogany astral glazed library study bookcases.

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe 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 well-made pair, the timber is exquisite, the doors are astral glazed which means they are made up of various sections of perfectly cut glass.
Royal House Antiques

The base cupboard has three rustic drawers with beautiful hand cut dovetail joints.

fig 1. A pair of tall Victorian mahogany library bookcases featuring geometric astragal glazed upper doors and solid panelled lower cupboards.
fig 1. Pair of Large Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Astral Glazed Library Bookcases

We have cleaned waxed and polished them from top to bottom, there is nothing negative to note, they have normal age and use patina marks here and there.

Dimensions

Height:- 231cm

Width:- 66cm

Depth:- 48.5cm

If you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcases to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA818526
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 pair of tall Victorian mahogany library bookcases featuring geometric astragal glazed upper doors and solid panelled lower cupboards.
PAIR OF LARGE TALL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY ASTRAL GLAZED LIBRARY BOOKCASES
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An astragal glazed bookcase features glass doors set with delicate wooden glazing bars arranged in geometric or decorative patterns. This style gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, providing both protection for books and an ornate display element.

Victorian craftsmen primarily utilised solid woods such as mahogany, oak, and walnut, often finished with rich stains and hand-rubbed wax. Glazed sections used hand-blown or float glass secured with thin timber astragal mouldings.

Authentic Victorian pieces generally exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, thick wood veneers, original cast brass hardware, and secondary woods like pine or oak used for drawer linings and back panels. Unrefined underside surfaces and natural timber oxidisation inside cupboards also indicate period age.

Positioning a symmetrical pair of tall bookcases on either side of a fireplace, doorway, or central artwork creates structure and visual balance. Filling the shelves with a curated mix of books, ceramics, and framed prints softens the overall vertical line.

Maintain timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Clean glass panes with a mild glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the wood.
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