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Mahogany Bookcase

Name: Mahogany Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA856582
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

A very handsome 19th century bookcase in a rich mahogany. Two glazed doors having original working lock & key flanked by pilasters with acanthus carved capitals to the top. The base has beautifully carved supports on either side of two glazed doors, also having original lock & key, are covered with velvet material which can be replaced or removed. Each of the shelves, two in the top and two in the base can be removed which alters the space for displaying or storage. The brass edging to the glass and door looks great against the gorgeous mahogany.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

209cm (82.28")

Width

123cm (48.43")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA856582

Dealers Internal Reference

SAI2522

Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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Description

A very handsome 19th century bookcase in a rich mahogany.

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Two glazed doors having original working lock & key flanked by pilasters with acanthus carved capitals to the top.

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The base has beautifully carved supports on either side of two glazed doors, also having original lock & key, are covered with velvet material which can be replaced or removed. Each of the shelves, two in the top and two in the base can be removed which alters the space for displaying or storage. The brass edging to the glass and door looks great against the gorgeous mahogany.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

209cm (82.28")

Width

123cm (48.43")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA856582

Dealers Internal Ref

SAI2522

About the Dealer

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A tall mahogany library bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with brass trim, carved column details, and lower wooden cabinet doors.

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Mahogany library bookcases gained prominence during the Georgian and Victorian eras, when expanding personal libraries and reading rooms required secure, elegant storage for valuable volumes.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and glazed wooden frame doors to protect books from dust.

Authentic period bookcases show signs of age such as hand-planed secondary woods, old glass with slight imperfections or bubbles, and traditional joinery methods without modern metal screws.

Balance the heavy visual weight by mixing book stacks with decorative objects, ensuring adequate lighting to highlight the rich wood grain and traditional craftsmanship.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding extreme humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying quality beeswax polish rather than modern silicone sprays.

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