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Four Door Painted Bookcase Cupboard
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Four Door Painted Bookcase Cupboard

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A large four door 19th century original painted bookcase or cupboard, with four glazed doors to the top, with adjustable shelves. The base has three panelled sliding doors opening to shelves, the sides are nicely panelled to match. The cupboard splits in two for moving, in good condition with excellent storage. Dated 1860.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Four Door Painted Bookcase to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 08538447
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Slotted brass hinge screws: standard Victorian ironmongery.
Faux-oak painted graining: decorative scumble finish popular in the 1860s.
Wide tongue-and-groove pine backboards: mid-nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Subtle distortion across the panes: hand-blown cylinder glass.
Breakfront cornice and panelled pilasters: architectural library proportions.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
255cm (100.39")
Width
237cm (93.31")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1076921
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A large four door 19th century original painted bookcase or cupboard, with four glazed doors to the top, with adjustable shelves.
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The base has three panelled sliding doors opening to shelves, the sides are nicely panelled to match.
Millers Antiques

The cupboard splits in two for moving, in good condition with excellent storage. Dated 1860.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Four Door Painted Bookcase to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 08538447
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Slotted brass hinge screws: standard Victorian ironmongery.
Faux-oak painted graining: decorative scumble finish popular in the 1860s.
Wide tongue-and-groove pine backboards: mid-nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Subtle distortion across the panes: hand-blown cylinder glass.
Breakfront cornice and panelled pilasters: architectural library proportions.

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
255cm (100.39")
Width
237cm (93.31")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1076921
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Archive I A large four-door painted bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with interior shelving over a four-door panelled cupboard base.

Four Door Painted Bookcase Cupboard

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Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 306
Items Sold 1,141
Millers Antiques
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A large four-door painted bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with interior shelving over a four-door panelled cupboard base.
Four Door Painted Bookcase Cupboard
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A large four-door painted bookcase featuring upper glazed doors with interior shelving over a four-door panelled cupboard base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialPine, Glass, Paint
  • ColourWarm Yellow
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Moulded cornice, Panelled cupboards, Adjustable shelving
  • SizeH 255 cm (100 in) x W 237 cm (93 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This large four door bookcase cupboard dates from 1860 in the English Country style, made from pine with glass panels and finished in a warm yellow paint. The piece includes four upper glazed doors with adjustable interior shelving and a moulded cornice, set above a lower base of four panelled cupboards with vertical moulding details. Visible construction elements comprise distinct vertical fluting on the outer cabinet posts and stepped cornices along the top edge. It measures 255 cm high, 237 cm wide and 47 cm deep, separating into two sections for transport. Suitable for residential interiors, this storage cabinet functions effectively in a living room, study or dining room for books and display items. The upper glass-fronted section allows for organized presentation, while the lower panelled doors conceal bulkier household items. Practical placement requires a substantial wall space to accommodate the full width and height of the structure within a traditional domestic setting.

FAQs

A four-door library bookcase typically features an upper section with glazed doors for protecting books and a lower enclosed cupboard base for hidden storage. Emerging in the 18th and 19th centuries, these substantial pieces were designed for private libraries and grand residences.

Antique painted bookcases were often constructed from pine or secondary hardwoods, featuring hand-dovetailed drawers, mortise-and-tenon frame joinery, and mouth-blown glass panes. Finishes often included faux-graining, scumble glazing, or paint applied directly to the timber.

Original pieces typically exhibit hand-cut joinery, irregular thickness in original glass panes, and surface wear consistent with age around door handles and bases. The back panels often show hand-sawn timber boards with visible tool marks and historic hardware.

A large painted bookcase serves as an architectural anchor in a living room, dining room, or home office. It can be styled by pairing curated literature with ceramic vessels across the upper shelves while utilising the lower cupboards for concealed organisation.

Dust the painted surfaces regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid chemical sprays that may degrade historic paint layers. Glass panels should be cleaned using a mild solution applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the frame to protect surrounding wood finishes.
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