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Monumental 2.9 Meter Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase
Royal House Antiques
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Monumental 2.9 Meter Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase

19th century
Description

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally large and grand Victorian circa 1860 hand carved Mahogany display bookcase with Astral glazed doors

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

This bookcase is one of the most spectacular pieces of furniture I have ever seen, you can comfortably fit thousands of books in one place with this piece, it truly offers monumental amounts of storage

The shelves are all removable and height adjustable, they each have the period green leather ends, the bookcase has three large drawers which are hidden, you don't really know they are there unless you know they are there. The timber is all solid mahogany with flamed mahogany panels to the door bases

Condition wise we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, apart from normal patina marks from honest age and use the piece is lovely condition throughout

Naturally the piece splits into two easy to transport pieces

Dimensions

Height:- 290cm, top section alone 210cm, bottom section 80cm

Width:- 259cm base, 274cm top

Depth:- 60.5cm base, 49.5cm top

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
290cm (114.17")
Width
259cm (101.97")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

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SA972880
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally large and grand Victorian circa 1860 hand carved Mahogany display bookcase with Astral glazed doors

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

fig 1. A large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase with upper astragal glazed doors and lower flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors.
fig 1. Monumental 2.9 Meter Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase

This bookcase is one of the most spectacular pieces of furniture I have ever seen, you can comfortably fit thousands of books in one place with this piece, it truly offers monumental amounts of storage

fig 2. A large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase with upper astragal glazed doors and lower flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors.
fig 2. Monumental 2.9 Meter Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase

The shelves are all removable and height adjustable, they each have the period green leather ends, the bookcase has three large drawers which are hidden, you don't really know they are there unless you know they are there. The timber is all solid mahogany with flamed mahogany panels to the door bases

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Condition wise we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, apart from normal patina marks from honest age and use the piece is lovely condition throughout.
Royal House Antiques
fig 3. A large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase with upper astragal glazed doors and lower flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors.
fig 3. Monumental 2.9 Meter Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase

Naturally the piece splits into two easy to transport pieces

Dimensions

Height:- 290cm, top section alone 210cm, bottom section 80cm

Width:- 259cm base, 274cm top

Depth:- 60.5cm base, 49.5cm top

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Height
290cm (114.17")
Width
259cm (101.97")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA972880
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Royal house antiques is a privately-owned family ran company founded in wimbledon in 2012 by husband and wife james and iris thorpe

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Royal House Antiques Profile Page

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A large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase with upper astragal glazed doors and lower flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors.
MONUMENTAL 2.9 METER TALL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY ASTRAL GLAZED BOOKCASE
Ref: SA972880
A large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase with upper astragal glazed doors and lower flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors.
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A Victorian astragal glazed bookcase is a substantial storage cabinet originating from the nineteenth century, featuring glass doors detailed with wooden glazing bars that form geometric patterns over adjustable display shelves.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid mahogany framing paired with flame mahogany veneers on lower panel doors. Glazed sections used clear glass held by thin timber astragal mouldings.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer linings, glass panes with slight optical variations, original iron or brass locks, and solid timber backboards showing hand-planed marks.

Position the bookcase as an architectural anchor in a high-ceilinged room or study, balancing book collections with ceramic vessels and sculptural objects to lighten the visual weight of dark timber.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to central heating radiators.
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