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Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 June 2025 · Athey Antiques
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Description

good quality mahogany breakfront bookcase ....the top with gadrooned edge over four astragal glazed doors with working locks and key, opening to fully adjustable shelves and raised on ball and claw feet.

with minor marks / scuffs etc commensurate with age and use, this lovely bookcase is in overall very good, sound condition .

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 48" 122 cm

width 72" 183 cm

depth 13" 33 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
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SA832904
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ath3152
Description
Good quality mahogany breakfront bookcase ....
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the top with gadrooned edge over four astragal glazed doors with working locks and key, opening to fully adjustable shelves and raised on ball and claw feet.
Athey Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring four glass-panelled doors with geometric wooden glazing bars and carved feet.
fig 1. Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

with minor marks / scuffs etc commensurate with age and use, this lovely bookcase is in overall very good, sound condition .

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 48" 122 cm

width 72" 183 cm

depth 13" 33 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 1910s.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA832904
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3152
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 119
Items Sold 2,097
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A rectangular mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring four glass-panelled doors with geometric wooden glazing bars and carved feet.
Mahogany breakfront bookcase
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A rectangular mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring four glass-panelled doors with geometric wooden glazing bars and carved feet.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront configuration, Geometric glazing bars, Carved feet, Dentil moulding
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

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The breakfront bookcase design emerged during the 18th century, characterised by a central section that projects forward from the flanking outer sections, providing substantial storage and display space for prominent libraries.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense timbers such as mahogany or oak, featuring handcrafted joinery, individual glass panes set within wooden glazing bars, and frequently accented with decorative mouldings or carvings.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber grain, hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, old glass characteristics such as bubbles or uneven thickness, and natural patination accumulated through age and use.

An antique breakfront bookcase serves as a substantial focal point in a study or living room, contrasting effectively against neutral walls while housing book collections or curated decorative objects.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room temperatures away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber warping, coupled with occasional dusting using a soft, dry cloth and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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