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Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

19th century
Sold 29 July 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase.

This Bookcase Stands upon a Plinth Base.

The Lower Section Having 2 Paneled Doors, 1 Mahogany Lined Drawer with applied Moldings and Turned Knobs and Feature Decorative Flame Mahogany Veneers.

The Upper Section Having Glazed Doors Which Open to Reveal 3 Adjustable Shelves.

The Bookcase Having a Molded Cornice.

Presented in good Condition.

Comes in 2 Sections.

Size:

Height 90 1/2" (230cm)

Width 44" (112cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1129749
Dealers Internal Reference
LP83-10
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Description
Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase.

This Bookcase Stands upon a Plinth Base.

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The Lower Section Having 2 Paneled Doors, 1 Mahogany Lined Drawer with applied Moldings and Turned Knobs and Feature Decorative Flame Mahogany Veneers.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A tall Victorian mahogany bookcase with glazed upper doors and panelled lower doors enclosing shelving.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

The Upper Section Having Glazed Doors Which Open to Reveal 3 Adjustable Shelves.

The Bookcase Having a Molded Cornice.

Presented in good Condition.

Comes in 2 Sections.

Size:

Height 90 1/2" (230cm)

Width 44" (112cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129749
Dealers Internal Ref
LP83-10
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A tall Victorian mahogany bookcase with glazed upper doors and panelled lower doors enclosing shelving.
Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
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A tall Victorian mahogany bookcase with glazed upper doors and panelled lower doors enclosing shelving.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed upper doors, Panelled lower doors, Flame mahogany veneer, Cornice moulding
  • SizeH 230 cm (91 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

Victorian glazed bookcases emerged during the 19th century as literacy rates rose and private home libraries became popular among the middle and upper classes, combining display with dust-free book storage.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on drawer fronts and doors, hand-cut dovetail joints, and hand-blown cylinder glass panes.

Authenticity is indicated by period-correct construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, old backboards, and original hand-blown glass with minor imperfections.

It serves as a grounding focal point in a contemporary study or living room, offering rich wood tones that contrast effectively against neutral or minimalist wall colours.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat the timber periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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