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Georgian Open Bookcase of Small Proportions
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Georgian Open Bookcase of Small Proportions

18th century
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A very nice Georgian mahogany open bookcase with adjustable shelves over four drawer chest with slide, in excellent original condition.

69" high

36" wide

19" depth

8.5" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Open Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

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Description
A very nice Georgian mahogany open bookcase with adjustable shelves over four drawer chest with slide, in excellent original condition.

69" high

36" wide

19" depth

8.5" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Open Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA939616
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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A Georgian mahogany open bookcase with a scalloped top frieze situated above a chest of three graduated drawers with brass handles.
Georgian Open Bookcase of Small Proportions
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Georgian open bookcases from the 18th and early 19th centuries feature classical proportions, fine hardwoods such as mahogany, and unglazed shelving to allow easy access to volumes. They frequently incorporate lower storage compartments, such as chests of drawers, and decorative details like scalloped friezes or bracket feet.

High-grade Cuban or West Indian mahogany was the primary timber used for visible surfaces due to its density and rich grain. Secondary woods used for drawer linings and backboards typically included pine, oak, or cedar, held together with hand-cut dovetail joinery and fitted with brass hardware.

Authentic pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed backboards, and irregular brass castings. Natural timber shrinkage over time often creates minor gaps or slight variations in dimensions, while the brassware typically exhibits historical oxidisation.

Position the piece as a focal point in a study, hallway, or living area, pairing the exposed shelves with bound volumes and small ceramics. The lower drawers provide enclosed storage, allowing the piece to balance functional organisation with historical character.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, following the direction of the grain. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber, and place the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, or damp walls to prevent warping.
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