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Mahogany Double Sectional Bookcase
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Mahogany Double Sectional Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Excellent quality four sectional bookcase made of solid mahogany from the Edwardian era. The double glazed doors on the top 3 graduating section lifts up and slide away with ease having original mechanism and knob handles and sit on a double door cupboard. All sections including cornice can be lifted off with ease making transporting around easy. A very attractive bookcase with beautiful rich colouring and grain, a perfect addition to home or office.

Book clearance

top two 23cm

third 34cm

bottom 33cm

Internal Reference: SAI2529

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mahogany Double Sectional Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA858513
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI2529
Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

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

Delivery :

We can arrange to deliver any where in the world just let us know your destination and we will get a quote for you .

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.

If you are not sure please do not purchase without contacting us.

Description
Excellent quality four sectional bookcase made of solid mahogany from the Edwardian era.
The double glazed doors on the top 3 graduating section lifts up and slide away with ease having original mechanism and knob handles and sit on a double door cupboard.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

All sections including cornice can be lifted off with ease making transporting around easy. A very attractive bookcase with beautiful rich colouring and grain, a perfect addition to home or office.

Book clearance

top two 23cm

third 34cm

bottom 33cm

Internal Reference: SAI2529

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mahogany Double Sectional Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA858513
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2529
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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 large double-width mahogany sectional bookcase featuring three tiers of glazed lift-up doors filled with antique books above a solid wooden double cupboard base.
Mahogany Double Sectional Bookcase
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A sectional bookcase, often referred to as a barrister or lawyer bookcase, is a modular storage system made up of separate stackable shelf units. Designed in the late nineteenth century, these pieces feature glass doors that lift up and slide back into the cabinet to protect books from dust and damage.

Traditional sectional bookcases are constructed primarily from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. They feature glazed glass door panels, brass knobs or scissor-mechanism fittings, and interlocking wooden tongues or metal side bands that secure the stacked modules.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-finished joinery, dovetail drawer joints where applicable, and original brass door hardware. Inspecting the sides and interior shelves usually reveals maker labels or stamps from noted manufacturers, alongside natural age-related wear on the glazed mechanisms.

A mahogany sectional bookcase functions as a focal piece in a dedicated home office, hallway, or living room. It can be dressed with curated hardback volumes, ceramic objects, and framed prints while pairing comfortably alongside contemporary upholstery and modern desk arrangements.

Clean the mahogany timber using a soft microfiber cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year following the direction of the grain. Clean the glass doors with a dedicated glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the woodwork to avoid damaging the finish.
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