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Victorian Large Mahogany Floor Standing Low Open Dwarf Bookcase Book Shelves
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Victorian Large Mahogany Floor Standing Low Open Dwarf Bookcase Book Shelves

19th century
Sold 8 January 2025 · CJ Antiques
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RETIREMENT SALE. 25% OFF. WAS £995. NOW £746.

A large 19th century open mahogany bookcase having eight mahogany coloured shelves.

A wonderful one piece top sits above three finely carved solid mahogany corbels.

The two base shelves being 25cm high and the upper two being 20cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
194cm (76.38")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

CJ Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1091491
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RETIREMENT SALE. 25% OFF. WAS £995. NOW £746.

A large 19th century open mahogany bookcase having eight mahogany coloured shelves.

A wonderful one piece top sits above three finely carved solid mahogany corbels.

The two base shelves being 25cm high and the upper two being 20cm high.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
194cm (76.38")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1091491
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A large antique Victorian low open mahogany bookcase featuring multiple shelves and carved corbel details along the frieze.
Victorian large Mahogany Floor Standing Low Open Dwarf Bookcase Book Shelves
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A large antique Victorian low open mahogany bookcase featuring multiple shelves and carved corbel details along the frieze.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved corbels, Open shelving, Plinth base, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 194 cm (76 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

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Victorian bookcases typically feature robust construction using dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, often incorporating classical architectural motifs, carved corbels, and deep moulding characteristic of 19th-century cabinet making.

These pieces were predominantly built using solid mahogany, walnut, or oak frames, frequently complemented by secondary pine or deal timbers used for internal linings and backboards.

Authenticity is determined by examining joint construction such as hand-cut dovetails, the presence of timber shrinkage and oxidisation, tool marks, and appropriate screw types like hand-turned slot screws.

A low open bookcase works effectively as a functional display unit beneath windows or along living room walls, anchoring the space while providing accessible storage for books and decorative objects without overwhelming room height.

Preservation requires keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent warping, alongside periodic application of traditional beeswax to nourish the polished wood surface.
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