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Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880
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Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

This is a very large antique glazed bookcase. An English, mahogany breakfront library cabinet, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Truly arresting proportion at a width of 15 feet

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Select mahogany presents fine grain interest

Deep russet hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish

Prominent, tiered crown end cabinets host a pair of shelves

136" wide display surface ideal for reading lamps or ornaments

Six central cabinets - four with glazed doors and a pair of decorated field panels

Carved emblems with Scottish overtones grace the pleasingly thick field panels

Inset oval pattern along the top apron accentuated with carved flowerhead patera

Scrolling vine carvings adorn the breakfront aprons flanked by pyramid carvings

Repository labels to rear add further period interest

Standing upon a deep plinth base with tiered profile - sectioned for ease of moving

This is an impressively large antique glazed bookcase, with incredible proportion and quality finish throughout. Set for the very grandest of rooms, this breakfront bookcase is a desirable proposition for those with treasured book collections. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home library or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 459.5cm (181'')

Max Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Height: 146.5cm (57.75'')

Top Surface Width: 346cm (136.25'')

Top Surface Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Top Surface Height: 117.5cm (46.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7648

Physical Dimensions
Height
146.5cm (57.68")
Width
459.5cm (180.91")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA821050
Dealers Internal Reference
18.7648
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Description
This is a very large antique glazed bookcase. An English, mahogany breakfront library cabinet, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Truly arresting proportion at a width of 15 feet

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880
fig 1. Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880

Select mahogany presents fine grain interest

Deep russet hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish

Prominent, tiered crown end cabinets host a pair of shelves

136" wide display surface ideal for reading lamps or ornaments

fig 2. Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880
fig 2. Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880

Six central cabinets - four with glazed doors and a pair of decorated field panels

Carved emblems with Scottish overtones grace the pleasingly thick field panels

Inset oval pattern along the top apron accentuated with carved flowerhead patera

fig 3. Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880
fig 3. Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880

Scrolling vine carvings adorn the breakfront aprons flanked by pyramid carvings

Repository labels to rear add further period interest

Standing upon a deep plinth base with tiered profile - sectioned for ease of moving

This is an impressively large antique glazed bookcase, with incredible proportion and quality finish throughout.
London Fine Antiques

Set for the very grandest of rooms, this breakfront bookcase is a desirable proposition for those with treasured book collections. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home library or institution.

fig 4. Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880
fig 4. Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880

Dimensions:

Max Width: 459.5cm (181'')

Max Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Height: 146.5cm (57.75'')

Top Surface Width: 346cm (136.25'')

Top Surface Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Top Surface Height: 117.5cm (46.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880
fig 5. Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7648

Height
146.5cm (57.68")
Width
459.5cm (180.91")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA821050
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7648
London Fine Antiques
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Huge, 15 Foot Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Mahogany, Victorian, Circa 1880
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