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Victorian Oak Glazed Bookcase
Nimbus Antiques
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£1,850
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Victorian Oak Glazed Bookcase

19th century
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R010 Fine quality and very attractive Victorian break fronted bookcase in oak, having moulded top with dentil carving below and projecting glazed door flanked by further glazed door with reeded decoration and original working locks and key, enclosing height adjustable shelves, all raised on moulded plinth base. This antique bookcase is in home ready condition. c1880

H51" W61" D15" D12.5" D11"-shelves D8.5"-shelves

H130cm W155cm D39cm D32cm D28cm -shelves D21cm-shelves

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
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Nimbus Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA931036
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r010
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R010 Fine quality and very attractive Victorian break fronted bookcase in oak, having moulded top with dentil carving below and projecting glazed door flanked by further glazed door with reeded decoration and original working locks and key, enclosing height adjustable shelves, all raised on moulded plinth base. This antique bookcase is in home ready condition. c1880

H51" W61" D15" D12.5" D11"-shelves D8.5"-shelves

H130cm W155cm D39cm D32cm D28cm -shelves D21cm-shelves

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Nimbus Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA931036
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r010
Nimbus Antiques
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We offer a wide, high quality range of antique furniture all of which are restored to the highest standard in our own workshops

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A Victorian three-door breakfront oak bookcase featuring geometric glazed doors and brass escutcheons.
Victorian Oak Glazed Bookcase
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A Victorian three-door breakfront oak bookcase featuring geometric glazed doors and brass escutcheons.
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Victorian breakfront bookcases feature a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side cabinets. They are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany and incorporate clear glass doors with geometric or astragal glazing bars.

Bookcases from this period were predominantly crafted using native and imported hardwoods, including oak, mahogany, and walnut, often finished with brass escutcheons, hand-cut glass panes, and internal adjustable timber shelves.

Authentic pieces display period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass lock mechanisms, subtle irregularities in the historic glass, and evidence of hand-planing on rear enclosure panels.

Position the piece against a neutral or rich wall to anchor a room, combining leather-bound volumes with ceramic studio pottery, framed artwork, and decorative glassware to balance visual weight.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax once or twice a year, avoiding ammonia-based glass cleaners directly on or near timber frames.
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