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Quality Victorian Antique Oak Bookcase
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Quality Victorian Antique Oak Bookcase

19th century
Sold 19 January 2025 · Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Quality Victorian Antique Oak Bookcase On Cupboard

This Quality late 19th century Victorian Antique Oak Bookcase On Cupboard dates from circa, 1880 and is a lovely warm golden shade. It has a moulded cornice above two glazed doors and the interior comprises of two adjustable shelves. The lower section has a rectangular moulded top above two frieze drawers with art Nouveau copper handles. Below are two cupboard doors with raised fielded panels and the interior has one shelf. This superb Victorian bookcase stands on a plain plinth and it splits into two sections for easy removal. The Oak has aged to a warm golden shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of Furniture wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 216 cm / 85 inches

Width: 113 cm / 44.5 inches

Depth: 46 cm / 18 inches

Ref No: 08720

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Delivery within mainland England, Scotland and Wales approx £85 + VAT.

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Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

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Monday - Friday - 10am – 5pm

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
216cm (85.04")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1032630
Dealers Internal Reference
08720
Description
Quality Victorian Antique Oak Bookcase On Cupboard
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This Quality late 19th century Victorian Antique Oak Bookcase On Cupboard dates from circa, 1880 and is a lovely warm golden shade.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

It has a moulded cornice above two glazed doors and the interior comprises of two adjustable shelves. The lower section has a rectangular moulded top above two frieze drawers with art Nouveau copper handles. Below are two cupboard doors with raised fielded panels and the interior has one shelf. This superb Victorian bookcase stands on a plain plinth and it splits into two sections for easy removal. The Oak has aged to a warm golden shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of Furniture wax finishing.

fig 1. A tall Victorian oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden framing, two small drawers above panelled lower cabinet doors, and a moulded cornice.
fig 1. Quality Victorian Antique Oak Bookcase

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 216 cm / 85 inches

Width: 113 cm / 44.5 inches

Depth: 46 cm / 18 inches

Ref No: 08720

Please click on antique furniture image for larger photo.

Delivery within mainland England, Scotland and Wales approx £85 + VAT.

fig 2. A tall Victorian oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden framing, two small drawers above panelled lower cabinet doors, and a moulded cornice.
fig 2. Quality Victorian Antique Oak Bookcase

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Our opening Times -

Monday - Friday - 10am – 5pm

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Height
216cm (85.04")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1032630
Dealers Internal Ref
08720
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Archive I A tall Victorian oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden framing, two small drawers above panelled lower cabinet doors, and a moulded cornice. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Quality Victorian Antique Oak Bookcase

Archive II A tall Victorian oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden framing, two small drawers above panelled lower cabinet doors, and a moulded cornice. View II
Archive III A tall Victorian oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden framing, two small drawers above panelled lower cabinet doors, and a moulded cornice. View III
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Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Telephone 01200 425 443
Location
Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/driscollsantiques
Verified Since Jan 2004
Items For Sale 116
Items Sold 3,795
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Location: Unit 6, Deanfield Drive, Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QJ, United Kingdom
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A tall Victorian oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden framing, two small drawers above panelled lower cabinet doors, and a moulded cornice.
Quality Victorian Antique Oak Bookcase
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A tall Victorian oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden framing, two small drawers above panelled lower cabinet doors, and a moulded cornice.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsMoulded cornice, Glazed upper doors, Panelled lower doors, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 216 cm (85 in) x W 113 cm (44 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases typically feature robust construction, deep cornices, and substantial proportions, often drawing inspiration from earlier gothic or classical revivals.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods like quarter-sawn oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, brass hardware, and hand-blown glass panels.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery, traditional finishing with shellac or wax, timber shrinkage patterns, and age-related wear on interior surfaces.

Integrating period furniture into contemporary spaces works well by balancing the heavy timber with neutral walls, minimalist surrounding decor, and curated book collections.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.
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