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C19th Flame Mahogany Waterfall Freestanding Bookcase
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 07919633
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-200 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Flame mahogany door panels with natural crazing: original shellac finish aged over generations.
Pine cupboard backboards with traditional red wash: typical early to mid-19th century workshop practice.
Flush brass door bolt with slotted screws: period cabinet hardware.
Shaped bracket feet and waterfall side profiles: classic early to mid-19th century design.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA988519
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Beresford Antiques Ltd operates a a VAT margin scheme Unless otherwise disclosed VAT is not reclaim able by the purchaser. If you are VAT registered a full VAT receipt must be requested at time of purchase

Our VAT number is 228171417

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
Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 07919633
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-200 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Flame mahogany door panels with natural crazing: original shellac finish aged over generations.
Pine cupboard backboards with traditional red wash: typical early to mid-19th century workshop practice.
Flush brass door bolt with slotted screws: period cabinet hardware.
Shaped bracket feet and waterfall side profiles: classic early to mid-19th century design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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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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Archive I 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

Archive II A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet. View II
Archive III A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet. View XI
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Beresford Antiques LTD

Beresford Antiques LTD
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Cliffe Road
North Newbald
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 19th-century flame mahogany waterfall freestanding bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard with bracket feet.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialFlame Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsWaterfall graduated shelves, Flame mahogany veneer panel doors, Bracket feet, Shaped side supports
  • SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This 19th-century Regency bookcase is made from warm brown flame mahogany with a polished finish and brass hardware. The freestanding piece features graduated open shelves above a two-door lower cupboard enclosed by flame mahogany veneer panels, resting on shaped bracket feet with curved side supports and an original lock and key. It measures 126 cm high, 101 cm wide, and 30 cm deep, showing usage marks commensurate with age. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, the bookcase provides functional open display space on the upper shelves and enclosed storage within the cabinet base. It accommodates books and decorative objects in a traditional home interior.

FAQs

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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