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Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Shackladys Antiques
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Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
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Walnut breakfront dwarf bookcase. The impressive raised shelved back with scroll cresting. To the large rectangular breakfront top above a single lobed freeze, drawer stamped Lamb Manchester. The base section fitted with two central panelled doors opening to reveal adjustable shelved interior flanked by open shelved sections. Enclosed by reeded scroll columns. All raised up on shaped apron and square feet.

Dimensions

Height 69 Inches

Length 115 Inches

width 17 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
292cm (114.96")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA992592
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Description
Walnut breakfront dwarf bookcase. The impressive raised shelved back with scroll cresting. To the large rectangular breakfront top above a single lobed freeze, drawer stamped Lamb Manchester.
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The base section fitted with two central panelled doors opening to reveal adjustable shelved interior flanked by open shelved sections.
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Enclosed by reeded scroll columns. All raised up on shaped apron and square feet.

Dimensions

Height 69 Inches

Length 115 Inches

width 17 Inches

Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
292cm (114.96")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA992592
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
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A large 19th-century walnut breakfront bookcase featuring open outer shelves with leather trim, a central two-door carved cabinet, and a decorative crest gallery.
Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
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A large 19th-century walnut breakfront bookcase featuring open outer shelves with leather trim, a central two-door carved cabinet, and a decorative crest gallery.
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A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side sections. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, this architectural design adds visual depth and structural distinction to large library storage units.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently used solid woods and fine veneers such as walnut, mahogany, and oak. Construction typically featured dovetail joinery, hand-carved decorative motifs, and adjustable wooden shelving, often finished with decorative leather dust fringes.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display signs of hand-craftsmanship, including hand-sawn drawer linings, original brass ironmongery, and natural hand-carved ornamentation like shell or sunburst motifs. Examining the back panels for hand-planed timber and age-consistent oxidation also helps verify age.

Place this substantial furniture piece against a main focal wall in a living area, study, or hallway to anchor the space. Balance the traditional woodwork by styling the open shelves with a mixture of hardcover books, ceramic vessels, and minimalist art objects.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, rubbing gently along the direction of the wood grain.
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