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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Open Bookcase
London City Antiques
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£2,145
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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
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Antique Victorian quality mahogany open bookcase having a quality mahogany top with a moulded edge, four adjustable shelves and raised on a plinth base.

A fabulous example of the Victorian period in wonderful original condition and of desirable proportions.

H 157cm

W 115cm

D 35.5cm

Date 1880

£2145

Physical Dimensions
Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA888710
Dealers Internal Reference
1229
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Antique Victorian quality mahogany open bookcase having a quality mahogany top with a moulded edge, four adjustable shelves and raised on a plinth base.
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A fabulous example of the Victorian period in wonderful original condition and of desirable proportions.
London City Antiques

H 157cm

W 115cm

D 35.5cm

Date 1880

£2145

Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA888710
Dealers Internal Ref
1229
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A tall Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring five horizontal shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Open Bookcase

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Telephone 07834 270 128
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The Coach House
Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
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A tall Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring five horizontal shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Open Bookcase
Ref: SA888710
A tall Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring five horizontal shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
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Victorian open bookcases are defined by their unglazed front design, heavy proportioning, and use of rich hardwoods like mahogany. They often feature simple moulded cornices, solid plinth bases, and adjustable horizontal shelves designed for substantial library collections.

These bookcases were typically constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over pine frameworks. Construction techniques included hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed backboards, and adjustable shelf supports using wooden sawtooth racks or metal pegs.

Authentic 19th-century examples display natural shrinkage lines along wide timber panels, hand-cut joinery marks, and a deep original wax patina. Original backboards are usually wide pine or mahogany planks displaying hand-saw marks on their reverse.

Contrast the dark wood tones against neutral walls, mixing bound vintage books with modern ceramic vessels, framed art, and decorative objects. Placing the bookcase in a contemporary study or living room adds historical weight and architectural structure.

Dust the wood regularly with a clean, soft microfibre cloth along the direction of the grain. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timbers moisture, avoiding silicone-based sprays and direct sunlight.
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