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Victorian Library Bookcase Display Cabinet Mahogany 1840
Canonbury Antiques
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Victorian Library Bookcase Display Cabinet Mahogany 1840

18th century
Description

Stunning period early-Victorian library bookcase

Hand crafted from mahogany with glass fronted top

We date this piece to circa 1840 and it's in great shape

Viewing by appointment - please contact

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Physical Dimensions
Height
233cm (91.73")
Width
154cm (60.63")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
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Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA877909
Description
Stunning period early-Victorian library bookcase

Hand crafted from mahogany with glass fronted top

We date this piece to circa 1840 and it's in great shape

Viewing by appointment - please contact

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Height
233cm (91.73")
Width
154cm (60.63")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA877909
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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A Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring two upper arched glazed doors with shelves set above a lower cupboard base.
Victorian Library Bookcase Display Cabinet Mahogany 1840
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A Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring two upper arched glazed doors with shelves set above a lower cupboard base.
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Victorian library bookcases from the mid-19th century typically combine display and enclosed storage, featuring upper glazed doors above solid panelled lower cupboards. Design characteristics include arched door frames, carved support corbels, heavy moulded cornices, and construction in rich dark hardwoods such as mahogany.

Primary woods like solid mahogany or walnut were used for visible exteriors, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on panels. Secondary timbers inside drawers and backboards were commonly pine or oak, while the upper doors were fitted with cylinder-blown float glass.

Authentic 1840s pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed backboards, and slight imperfections in the original float glass, such as air bubbles or wave lines. Original brass locks, escutcheons, and natural oxidisation on untouched timber surfaces further confirm age.

A substantial mahogany bookcase serves as a focal point when placed against neutral or deep-toned walls in a living space, study, or hallway. Modern styling involves pairing traditional leather-bound volumes with modern ceramics, glassware, or contemporary artwork on the shelves.

Apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly to maintain timber hydration and luster. Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, panel cracking, and fading of the original finish.
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