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Fine Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase .
M Lees and Sons
for sale €14,625     $15,875
£12,500
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Fine Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Fine early C19th George IV period mahogany breakfront library bookcase.

Capacious four-door figured mahogany library bookcase with moulded profile bar-glazed cabinet upper section fitted with original mahogany shelves on adjustable ‘ladder-racking’ . Fitted all original glass to each of the 18 pane doors with exceptional ‘movement’ and atmospheric ‘faults’ .

The four-door cupboard base having panelled doors with inset moulded edges and shaped ‘cusped’ corners .The two door centre section enclosing 2 further original adjustable shelves. The two end cupboard doors each enclosing a bank of four graduated polished mahogany drawers with inset flush brass handles.

The detachable moulded cornice of restrained design with a banded frieze . The whole raised on a plinth base . Original panelled back .

The doors to the centre of the upper and lower sections of the bookcase fitted with a brass dividing strip . Fitted with original doors bolts , all doors fitted with working locks and keys (some old replacements).

In excellent original condition, with a rich colour and patina to the figured mahogany.

Minor historic marks to flat surface of the stepped waist section commensurate with age ,use and purpose.

Has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

*NB . The price includes VAT at the standard rate , which would be recoverable by a VAT registered company .

H 98”

W 79”

D 19”

England c.1825

Physical Dimensions
Height
245cm (96.46")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA916293
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 227
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Fine early C19th George IV period mahogany breakfront library bookcase.
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Capacious four-door figured mahogany library bookcase with moulded profile bar-glazed cabinet upper section fitted with original mahogany shelves on adjustable ‘ladder-racking’.
M Lees and Sons

. Fitted all original glass to each of the 18 pane doors with exceptional ‘movement’ and atmospheric ‘faults’ .

fig 1. An early 19th-century George IV flame mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors with astragal glazing bars above four fielded panel lower cupboards.
fig 1. Fine Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase .

The four-door cupboard base having panelled doors with inset moulded edges and shaped ‘cusped’ corners .The two door centre section enclosing 2 further original adjustable shelves. The two end cupboard doors each enclosing a bank of four graduated polished mahogany drawers with inset flush brass handles.

fig 2. An early 19th-century George IV flame mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors with astragal glazing bars above four fielded panel lower cupboards.
fig 2. Fine Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase .

The detachable moulded cornice of restrained design with a banded frieze . The whole raised on a plinth base . Original panelled back .

The doors to the centre of the upper and lower sections of the bookcase fitted with a brass dividing strip . Fitted with original doors bolts , all doors fitted with working locks and keys (some old replacements).

fig 3. An early 19th-century George IV flame mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors with astragal glazing bars above four fielded panel lower cupboards.
fig 3. Fine Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase .

In excellent original condition, with a rich colour and patina to the figured mahogany.

Minor historic marks to flat surface of the stepped waist section commensurate with age ,use and purpose.

Has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

NB . The price includes VAT at the standard rate , which would be recoverable by a VAT registered company .

H 98”

W 79”

D 19”

England c.1825

Height
245cm (96.46")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA916293
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 227
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons

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Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
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M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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An early 19th-century George IV flame mahogany breakfront library bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors with astragal glazing bars above four fielded panel lower cupboards.
Fine early C19th George IV period mahogany breakfront library bookcase .
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A breakfront bookcase is a large piece of storage furniture featuring a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side wings. Popularised in the 18th and early 19th centuries, this design offered balanced proportions and architectural structure to formal libraries.

Furniture from the George IV era was predominantly crafted from solid timber such as mahogany or oak, often overlaid with flame mahogany veneers. Doors featured glass panes set within hand-carved astragal glazing bars, complemented by brass fittings and adjustable interior shelving.

Authentic early 19th-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, original glass panes with minor hand-blown imperfections, and hand-planed secondary timbers like pine or oak on internal linings. Keyholes and brass locks typically exhibit signs of age and natural oxidisation.

Position the bookcase as a central focal point along a major wall in a dining room, study, or living area. Mix traditional leather-bound volumes with contemporary ceramics, sculpture, and glassware inside the glazed sections to create a layered aesthetic.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and radiator heat sources to prevent timber movement, cracking, or fading.
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