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Victorian Mahogany Narrow 2 Door Cupboard Base Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Narrow 2 Door Cupboard Base Bookcase

19th century
Sold 21 January 2026 · E W Cousins and Son
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Victorian Mahogany Narrow 2 Door Cupboard Base Bookcase. The stepped cavetto cornice over a pair of arched glazed doors having 4 adjustable internal shelves. The base having a moulded edge over pair of square panelled doors with single internal shelf. The top and base having amber glass door handles. All on plinth base.

Dimensions:

28" wide

18" deep

85 1/2" high

Physical Dimensions
Height
217cm (85.43")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA896920
Dealers Internal Reference
9232
Description
Victorian Mahogany Narrow 2 Door Cupboard Base Bookcase. The stepped cavetto cornice over a pair of arched glazed doors having 4 adjustable internal shelves. The base having a moulded edge over pair of square panelled doors with single internal shelf. The top and base having amber glass door handles. All on plinth base.

Dimensions:

28" wide

18" deep

85 1/2" high

Height
217cm (85.43")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA896920
Dealers Internal Ref
9232
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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Archive I A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring arched glazed doors on the upper section and solid panelled wooden doors on the lower cupboard base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Narrow 2 Door Cupboard Base Bookcase

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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
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E W Cousins and Son
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Location: 27 High Street, Ixworth, Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HJ, United Kingdom
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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring arched glazed doors on the upper section and solid panelled wooden doors on the lower cupboard base.
Victorian Mahogany Narrow 2 Door Cupboard Base Bookcase
Ref: SA896920
A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring arched glazed doors on the upper section and solid panelled wooden doors on the lower cupboard base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched glass panels, Panelled lower doors, Cornice moulding, Turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 217 cm (85 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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Victorian glazed bookcases emerged during the 19th century as literacy rates rose and home libraries became a status symbol in middle and upper-class households, often characterised by rich timbers and functional proportions.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid mahogany or mahogany veneers applied to secondary woods like pine or oak, incorporating hand-blown cylinder glass for the doors and brass or turned wooden fittings.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawers, original backboards, old glass panes with characteristic imperfections, and natural patina on the wood.

A traditional mahogany piece grounds a modern room by adding warmth and architectural depth, functioning effectively as a display unit for books, ceramics, or curated objects in a study or living area.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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