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Scottish Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet by John Alexander
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Scottish Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet by John Alexander

1900 - 1920
Description

A good quality mahogany bookcase cabinet by John Alexander of Aberdeen.

Having upper twin glazed opening doors revealing wooden shelves for book display.

Lower twin opening wooden doors open to offer more book storage space.

Original key.

A beautifully made and practical piece of furniture, circa 1920.

Height 55"

Width 40"

Depth 13"

Delivery: UK Mainland £40

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Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Antique Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet to the 1920s.

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Description
A good quality mahogany bookcase cabinet by John Alexander of Aberdeen.

Having upper twin glazed opening doors revealing wooden shelves for book display.

Lower twin opening wooden doors open to offer more book storage space.

Original key.

A beautifully made and practical piece of furniture, circa 1920.

Height 55"

Width 40"

Depth 13"

Delivery: UK Mainland £40

Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Antique Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA83250
Dealers Internal Ref
20L15/7
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Archive I A two-door mahogany bookcase cabinet featuring upper glazed doors with timber glazing bars, a carved central moulding, and lower solid wood panel doors on short carved legs.

Scottish Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet by John Alexander

Archive II A two-door mahogany bookcase cabinet featuring upper glazed doors with timber glazing bars, a carved central moulding, and lower solid wood panel doors on short carved legs. View II
Archive III A two-door mahogany bookcase cabinet featuring upper glazed doors with timber glazing bars, a carved central moulding, and lower solid wood panel doors on short carved legs. View III
Archive IV A two-door mahogany bookcase cabinet featuring upper glazed doors with timber glazing bars, a carved central moulding, and lower solid wood panel doors on short carved legs. View IV
Archive V A two-door mahogany bookcase cabinet featuring upper glazed doors with timber glazing bars, a carved central moulding, and lower solid wood panel doors on short carved legs. View V
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A two-door mahogany bookcase cabinet featuring upper glazed doors with timber glazing bars, a carved central moulding, and lower solid wood panel doors on short carved legs.
Scottish Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet by John Alexander
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A two-door mahogany bookcase cabinet featuring upper glazed doors with timber glazing bars, a carved central moulding, and lower solid wood panel doors on short carved legs.
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A traditional Scottish mahogany bookcase cabinet typically features precision cabinetmaking, astragal or panel-glazed upper doors, and a solid timber lower cupboard. Produced prominently throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, these pieces were designed for personal libraries and dining rooms to store and display literature or fine tableware.

These cabinets are constructed primarily from solid mahogany and rich mahogany veneers over a timber carcass. Construction details often include hand-cut dovetail joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, adjustable wooden shelving, and moulded or carved gadrooning along the borders.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, such as original glass panes with slight visual distortions, hand-planed back panels, stamped makers marks or brass plaques, and natural wear or patination on the timber interiors and shelves.

In modern interiors, a glazed mahogany cabinet functions effectively as a focal point in a hallway, dining room, or home office. Styling the interior shelves with a combination of bound volumes, modern ceramics, and brass objects balances historical weight with contemporary aesthetics.

To preserve the timber finish, keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood movement or shrinkage. Clean glass panels with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish to the mahogany annually along the grain.
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