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Scottish Library Bookcase

19th century
Description

Early 19th C Scottish library bookcase. 1840.

Reference: 6992

Dimensions

93 inches (236 cms) Wide

17.5 inches (44 cms) Deep

98 inches (249 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
249cm (98.03")
Width
236cm (92.91")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
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Arcadia Antiques has dated this Victorian Pine Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA828208
Dealers Internal Reference
6992
Description
Early 19th C Scottish library bookcase. 1840.

Reference: 6992

Dimensions

93 inches (236 cms) Wide

17.5 inches (44 cms) Deep

98 inches (249 cms) High

Height
249cm (98.03")
Width
236cm (92.91")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Victorian Pine Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA828208
Dealers Internal Ref
6992
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A large three-bay Victorian pine library bookcase with a pale grey painted finish, featuring arched glazed upper doors and carved rosette details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large three-bay Victorian pine library bookcase with a pale grey painted finish, featuring arched glazed upper doors and carved rosette details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Scottish Library Bookcase

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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 698
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Arcadia Antiques
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A large three-bay Victorian pine library bookcase with a pale grey painted finish, featuring arched glazed upper doors and carved rosette details.
Scottish Library Bookcase
Ref: SA828208
A large three-bay Victorian pine library bookcase with a pale grey painted finish, featuring arched glazed upper doors and carved rosette details.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPine, Glass, Paint
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsArched glazed doors, Carved rosettes, Panelled cupboard doors, Carved corbels
  • SizeH 249 cm (98 in) x W 236 cm (93 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

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Victorian library bookcases are designed on a grand scale to house extensive book collections, typically featuring a glazed upper section over a solid timber cupboard base. Architectural details such as carved rosettes, pilasters, mouldings, and arched door frames were widely used to complement nineteenth-century interiors.

These pieces were crafted primarily from Scots pine or imported European softwoods, often using solid wood joinery with hand-cut dovetails and tongue-and-groove backboards. Glazed sections used clear float glass, while decorative elements were hand-carved directly into the timber or constructed from applied wooden mouldings.

Authentic period bookcases show signs of age on the backboards and drawer linings, including hand-saw marks, original timber shrinkage, and irregular hand-cut dovetail joints. Glazing panels may display subtle imperfections or bubbles typical of historical glassmaking methods.

A large bookcase can serve as a dramatic focal point by displaying curated collections of books alongside modern ceramics, sculpture, and framed artwork. Painting or distress-finishing the exterior in modern neutral tones allows historical furniture to blend seamlessly into modern colour schemes.

Dust the surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that may strip or damage original painted finishes. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent the wood from warping or splitting.
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