Sold 6 August 2025 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

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Description

19thc Mahogany Bookcase

With glazed top

And cupboards beneath reeded mould

And turned & reeded feet

41” w x 73” h x 11” d

104cm x 186cm x 28cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Nineteenth Century Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

186cm (73.23")

Width

104cm (40.94")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1141474

Dealers Internal Reference

6301

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

19thc Mahogany Bookcase

With glazed top

And cupboards beneath reeded mould

And turned & reeded feet

41” w x 73” h x 11” d

104cm x 186cm x 28cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Nineteenth Century Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

186cm (73.23")

Width

104cm (40.94")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1141474

Dealers Internal Ref

6301

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

Location

31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp

Verified Since Mar 2010

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Items Sold 2,027

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialMahogany, Pine, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGothic arched glazing bars, Dentil moulding, Flame mahogany panels, Turned feet
SizeH 186 cm (73 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth century mahogany bookcases were crafted during the Georgian, Regency, and Victorian periods, reflecting shifting interior design tastes from classical proportions to ornate revival styles. These pieces served as functional storage for private libraries and studies in affluent homes.

These items are typically constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers over secondary woods such as pine or oak. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, pegged mortise and tenon frames, and hand-blown cylinder glass panes set within wooden glazing bars.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, hand-planed surfaces, irregular bubble inclusions in the original glass, and traditional joinery methods. Makers marks, brass hardware consistency, and natural beeswax patination also provide strong indicators of age.

Pairing this traditional wooden furniture with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a balanced interior scheme. Curating the internal shelving with stacked books, ceramics, and neutral objects highlights the architectural glazing while maintaining visual breathing room.

Maintain a stable room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking and veneer lifting. Clean surfaces periodically with a dry, soft cloth and nourish the wood occasionally with traditional microcrystalline wax rather than modern liquid polishes.