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A Regency Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Circa 1820
F & K Wilson
for sale €930     $1,010
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A Regency Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Circa 1820

19th century
For Sale by F & K Wilson
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A good quality Regency inlaid mahogany waterfall bookcase with a drawer and a cupboard with a shelf and beehive shaped feet. circa 1820

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
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F & K Wilson has dated this Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the 1800s.

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SA942369
Description
A good quality Regency inlaid mahogany waterfall bookcase with a drawer and a cupboard with a shelf and beehive shaped feet. circa 1820
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

F & K Wilson has dated this Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA942369
F & K Wilson
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2022
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F & K Wilson
Telephone 07778 813395
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Littlehampton
West Sussex
United Kingdom
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F & K Wilson
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A Regency mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a single inlaid drawer and lower cupboard door on turned feet.
A Regency inlaid mahogany waterfall bookcase circa 1820
Ref: SA942369
A Regency mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a single inlaid drawer and lower cupboard door on turned feet.
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Originating in the early 19th century, waterfall bookcases feature open shelves that decrease in depth from base to top, creating a cascading profile. They were designed during the Regency era to store and display books without visually crowding living spaces.

Cabinetmakers during the Regency period predominantly utilised solid mahogany and rich mahogany veneers. Construction typically incorporated string inlay using lighter woods like boxwood, along with brass hardware and hand-dovetailed drawer joints.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass handles, and natural age-related patination on the timber. The reverse side often exhibits hand-sawn backing boards and period-appropriate wood shrinkage.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to accentuate its vertical profile and tiered silhouette. Mix classic literature with contemporary ceramic decorative objects on the open shelves to balance historical and modern design elements.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the mahogany and preserve its natural lustre. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent wood shrinkage, veneer lifting, or finish fading.
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