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Solid Mahogany Open Adjustable Bookcase
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Solid Mahogany Open Adjustable Bookcase

19th century
Sold 1 April 2026 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Description

A very good Victorian mahogany open bookcase with three adjustable shelves, in overall very good condition.

47.5" high

48" length

11.5" depth

9" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

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

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Solid Mahogany Bookcase to the 1880s.

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Dealers Notes

All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

All major credit cards accepted.

If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
A very good Victorian mahogany open bookcase with three adjustable shelves, in overall very good condition.

47.5" high

48" length

11.5" depth

9" 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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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Solid Mahogany Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA957351
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Fernyhough Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 563
Items Sold 4,250
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Jan 2011
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Location: Unit 5 , The Elms Business Park, Appleby Magna, Derbyshire, DE12 7AP, United Kingdom
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A solid mahogany open bookcase with adjustable shelving filled with antique leather-bound books, set against a neutral background.
Solid Mahogany Open Adjustable Bookcase
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A solid mahogany open bookcase with adjustable shelving filled with antique leather-bound books, set against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialSolid Mahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted cornice moulding, Adjustable shelving tracks, Plinth base, Solid timber construction

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Traditional open bookcases developed from the need to house growing private library collections in stately homes, featuring clean architectural lines and functional shelf placement designed for easy access to volumes.

Authentic period bookcases are generally crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, often incorporating mortise and tenon joinery, adjustable wooden shelving systems, and robust plinth bases to support heavy loads of books.

Authentication relies on examining timber grain, patination, tool marks, and construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails or traditional screw types, which indicate period manufacture rather than modern reproduction.

Balance visual weight by mixing vertically stacked books with horizontal piles and decorative objects, ensuring adequate negative space to prevent the shelves from looking cluttered while anchoring a room with rich timber tones.

Maintain timber condition by avoiding direct sunlight and drastic humidity fluctuations, applying occasional quality beeswax to nourish the wood and protect the original polished finish.
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