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Victorian Open Bookcase
John Howkins Antiques
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John Howkins Antiques

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Victorian Open Bookcase

19th century
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A bold Victorian mahogany open bookcase with carved corbels and plinth base. Dimensions:- Height…40’’/ 101.5cm. Width…48’’/ 122cm. Depth…13.75’’/ 35cm. Interior Shelf Depth…9.25’’/ 23.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Open Mahogany Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA877272
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23863
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Description
A bold Victorian mahogany open bookcase with carved corbels and plinth base. Dimensions:- Height…40’’/ 101.5cm. Width…48’’/ 122cm. Depth…13.75’’/ 35cm. Interior Shelf Depth…9.25’’/ 23.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Open Mahogany Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA877272
Dealers Internal Ref
23863
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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A low Victorian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves, carved decorative corbels on the upper corners, and a solid plinth base.
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Archive I A low Victorian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves, carved decorative corbels on the upper corners, and a solid plinth base.

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A low Victorian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves, carved decorative corbels on the upper corners, and a solid plinth base.
Victorian Open Bookcase
Ref: SA877272
A low Victorian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves, carved decorative corbels on the upper corners, and a solid plinth base.
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Victorian open bookcases, produced throughout the nineteenth century, feature accessible front shelving without glass doors, designed for functional access to literature in private study rooms or home libraries. They frequently incorporate architectural details such as carved side corbels, robust plinth bases, and moulded tops.

These pieces were commonly constructed using solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, with pine frequently utilized as a secondary wood for back panels and interior shelf structures. Traditional joining methods involved hand-cut dovetail joints, brass support studs, and hand-applied french polish finishes.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display evidence of hand-planed timber on unexposed rear surfaces, natural timber shrinkage along solid wooden backboards, and authentic patination from age. Look for traditional shelf support mechanisms, such as carved wooden sawtooth ladder systems or inset brass sockets.

Position the bookcase against a neutral or dark backdrop to emphasize the deep timber tones, arranging shelves with a mix of literature and ceramic objects. The flat upper surface provides display space for table lamps, framed artwork, or decorative vessels.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice per year following the grain of the wood. Keep the piece positioned away from direct sunlight and active heat sources to prevent moisture loss and timber splitting.
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