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William IV Mahogany Open Bookcase
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William IV Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
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Circa 1830. A good William IV mahogany open bookcase. The polished top in well figured mahogany with ¾ pierced and gilded gallery, simple fore edge, and a frieze, beneath with three fixed shelves flanked by a pair of Tuscan columns with simple capitals and bases. The bookcase rests on an enclosed mahogany plinth which follows the form of the bookcase and the columns.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA943559
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31600
Description
Circa 1830. A good William IV mahogany open bookcase. The polished top in well figured mahogany with ¾ pierced and gilded gallery, simple fore edge, and a frieze, beneath with three fixed shelves flanked by a pair of Tuscan columns with simple capitals and bases.
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The bookcase rests on an enclosed mahogany plinth which follows the form of the bookcase and the columns.
Georgian Antiques
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA943559
Dealers Internal Ref
31600
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William IV Mahogany Open Bookcase

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A low William IV mahogany open bookcase featuring twin flanking columns, three open shelves, and a pierced brass gallery top.
William IV Mahogany Open Bookcase
Ref: SA943559
A low William IV mahogany open bookcase featuring twin flanking columns, three open shelves, and a pierced brass gallery top.
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Produced between 1830 and 1837, William IV furniture bridges the transition from elegant Regency classical proportions to heavier Victorian ornamentation. Pieces from this era frequently feature bold architectural details, substantial turnings, and rich mahogany construction.

Bookcases from the 1830s were typically constructed using solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers over pine core frames. Details often include pierced brass galleries along the top, hand-carved pilasters or turned columns, and internal wooden ratchets or pegs for adjustable shelf height.

Authentic pieces display distinct hallmarks such as hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer or frame elements, original brass gallery trim along the upper rim, and natural age-related patination on the mahogany finish. The underside and backboards generally show original saw marks.

A low mahogany open bookcase works effectively as a focal point in a hallway, home office, or living room, providing display space for art monographs and ceramic vessels. Combining dark timber with neutral walls highlights the architectural lines of the columns and brass detailing.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the furniture clear of direct heat sources and direct sunlight to protect the wood grain and prevent uneven fading.
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