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C19th Flame Mahogany Waterfall Freestanding Bookcase
Beresford Antiques LTD
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C19th Flame Mahogany Waterfall Freestanding Bookcase

19th century
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Lovely quality bookcase from around 1850 in original condition The open upper section surmounts a two door cupboard with original lock and key The bookcase sits on shaped bracket feet Good colour and original polish with usage marks commensurate with 180 years of use No woodworm

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Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Flame Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA988519
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Description
Lovely quality bookcase from around 1850 in original condition The open upper section surmounts a two door cupboard with original lock and key The bookcase sits on shaped bracket feet Good colour and original polish with usage marks commensurate with 180 years of use No woodworm
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Flame Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA988519
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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YO43 4SP
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A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet.
C19TH flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase
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A waterfall bookcase features tiered shelves that recede in depth from bottom to top, creating a stepped or cascading visual effect. Originating in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, this form often combines upper open shelving for book storage with a wider lower cupboard base.

19th-century pieces are traditionally constructed using solid mahogany or pine carcasses finished with cuts of flame mahogany veneer. Joinery often includes hand-cut dovetails, brass keyhole escutcheons, and solid timber shelf supports.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, original oak or pine drawer linings, and natural shrinkage cracks in solid timber panels over time. Flame mahogany veneers from this era display deep, varied grain patterns and natural patination.

A waterfall bookcase can be layered with leather-bound books, ceramics, and framed artwork across its open shelves. Its substantial lower cabinet offers concealed storage, making it suitable for dining rooms, home offices, or living spaces as a focal storage piece.

Dust mahogany regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth along the direction of the wood grain. Protect the timber surface from direct sunlight, extreme heat sources, and moisture, applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the original finish.
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