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George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

18th century
Sold 10 October 2025 · Hingstons of Wilton
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Description

George III mahogany breakfront bookcase

We are delighted to offer you this mahogany George III breakfront bookcase.

A Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase is an elegant and timeless piece of furniture typical of the Georgian period (1714-1830), combining functionality with classic design elements.

The bookcase is characterized by its distinctive breakfront design, where the central section projects outward, creating a prominent focal point. This design is symmetrical but has a depth in the middle, adding to the visual interest and balance.

The top section consists of 4 glazed doors dived by tracery, glass allows for the display of books and decorative items while keeping dust at bay.

Inside, the shelves are adjustable, spanning the width of the case, providing flexibility for various books or objects of different sizes. The shelves are made from wood.

The breakfront bookcase offers ample storage, making it ideal for books, fine china, or other collections. The glass-fronted sections allow for the display of valuable or decorative items while the solid doors or lower sections are suited for less display-oriented storage.

While designed as a bookcase, its classic and imposing style makes it suitable for both formal and informal settings, often placed in living rooms, libraries, or studies.

This Georgian bookcase breaks down into many pieces to allow you to allow easy transportation to and around your home.

Imagine how you can display your library of books in this majestic bookcase, and in the lower section you can store so many other items.

The lower panel doors have flame mahogany panels with ebony stringing.

Dimensions

230cms wide 90 1/2ins

46cms deep 18ins

263.5cms high 104ins

Whilst we take care measuring the sizes may be slightly different

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

This George III mahogany breakfront bookcase is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This George III mahogany breakfront bookcase carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK cu

Physical Dimensions
Height
263.5cm (103.74")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115759
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
George III mahogany breakfront bookcase

We are delighted to offer you this mahogany George III breakfront bookcase.

“
A Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase is an elegant and timeless piece of furniture typical of the Georgian period (1714-1830), combining functionality with classic design elements.
Hingstons of Wilton
fig 1. A large dark brown mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with Gothic arched tracery and solid wooden lower cabinet doors.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

The bookcase is characterized by its distinctive breakfront design, where the central section projects outward, creating a prominent focal point. This design is symmetrical but has a depth in the middle, adding to the visual interest and balance.

fig 2. A large dark brown mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with Gothic arched tracery and solid wooden lower cabinet doors.
fig 2. George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

The top section consists of 4 glazed doors dived by tracery, glass allows for the display of books and decorative items while keeping dust at bay.

Inside, the shelves are adjustable, spanning the width of the case, providing flexibility for various books or objects of different sizes. The shelves are made from wood.

fig 3. A large dark brown mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with Gothic arched tracery and solid wooden lower cabinet doors.
fig 3. George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

The breakfront bookcase offers ample storage, making it ideal for books, fine china, or other collections. The glass-fronted sections allow for the display of valuable or decorative items while the solid doors or lower sections are suited for less display-oriented storage.

fig 4. A large dark brown mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with Gothic arched tracery and solid wooden lower cabinet doors.
fig 4. George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

While designed as a bookcase, its classic and imposing style makes it suitable for both formal and informal settings, often placed in living rooms, libraries, or studies.

This Georgian bookcase breaks down into many pieces to allow you to allow easy transportation to and around your home.

fig 5. A large dark brown mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with Gothic arched tracery and solid wooden lower cabinet doors.
fig 5. George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Imagine how you can display your library of books in this majestic bookcase, and in the lower section you can store so many other items.

The lower panel doors have flame mahogany panels with ebony stringing.

fig 6. A large dark brown mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with Gothic arched tracery and solid wooden lower cabinet doors.
fig 6. George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Dimensions

230cms wide 90 1/2ins

46cms deep 18ins

263.5cms high 104ins

Whilst we take care measuring the sizes may be slightly different

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 7. A large dark brown mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with Gothic arched tracery and solid wooden lower cabinet doors.
fig 7. George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 8. A large dark brown mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with Gothic arched tracery and solid wooden lower cabinet doors.
fig 8. George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

This George III mahogany breakfront bookcase is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 9. A large dark brown mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with Gothic arched tracery and solid wooden lower cabinet doors.
fig 9. George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Guarantee

This George III mahogany breakfront bookcase carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK cu

Height
263.5cm (103.74")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115759
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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A large dark brown mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with Gothic arched tracery and solid wooden lower cabinet doors.
George III mahogany breakfront bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGothic arched glazing bars, Breakfront projection, Panelled lower cabinet doors, Dentil cornice moulding
  • SizeH 263.5 cm (104 in) x W 230 cm (91 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

The George III period spans the reign of King George III from 1760 to 1820, characterised by a transition from heavy Palladianism and early neoclassical influences to refined, elegant proportions influenced by designers such as Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, and Thomas Sheraton.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and select mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like oak or pine, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and individually glazed glass panes set within intricate wooden tracery.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, hand-planed secondary woods, traditional joinery methods such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, period-appropriate glass imperfections, and the natural patina developed over centuries of oxidisation.

This architectural piece serves as a striking focal point in a study or formal reception room, where it can anchor contemporary or traditional furnishings while providing sophisticated display and storage capacity.

Maintain stable relative humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber splitting and veneer lifting, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly when the surface requires nourishment rather than modern liquid polishes.
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