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19th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase.
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19th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase.

19th century
Sold 30 March 2026 · Ruby Antiques
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Good quality mahogany 19th Century bookcase good looking piece in Good condition with some age related repairs to the top please see photos, other then that in good order. The book case two shelves which are fully adjustable, good mellow colour very attractive piece of furniture. The measurements are 43.5 inches high x50 inches wide x 15.5 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
110.5cm (43.50")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
39.3cm (15.47")
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Ruby Antiques has dated this 19th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1201966
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Description
Good quality mahogany 19th Century bookcase good looking piece in Good condition with some age related repairs to the top please see photos, other then that in good order.
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The book case two shelves which are fully adjustable, good mellow colour very attractive piece of furniture.
Ruby Antiques

The measurements are 43.5 inches high x50 inches wide x 15.5 inches

Height
110.5cm (43.50")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
39.3cm (15.47")
Date of Manufacture

Ruby Antiques has dated this 19th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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Ruby Antiques

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Telephone 07733 264 767
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Dawes Farm
Taunton Road
Bridgewater
Somerset
TA6 6PS
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rubyantiques
Verified Since Apr 2021
Items For Sale 53
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A rectangular 19th-century mahogany open bookcase featuring four levels of shelving and a polished wood grain finish.
19th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase.
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A rectangular 19th-century mahogany open bookcase featuring four levels of shelving and a polished wood grain finish.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPlinth base, Cornice top, Adjustable shelving tracks, Panelled backboards
  • SizeH 110.5 cm (44 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 39.3 cm (15 in)

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During the 19th century, domestic libraries expanded significantly among the middle and upper classes, leading to a high demand for functional yet refined storage solutions like open bookcases crafted from imported timbers such as mahogany.

These pieces typically feature solid mahogany and mahogany veneers applied over secondary woods like pine or oak, often constructed with traditional dovetail joints, pegged joints, and hand-planed backboards.

Authentic items exhibit period construction characteristics such as hand-cut joinery, timber shrinkage, old surface patination, and the absence of modern mechanical fixings or machine-sawn marks.

An antique wooden bookcase adds warmth and character to contemporary spaces, serving as a functional storage unit for books and decorative objects while contrasting cleanly against neutral or minimalist walls.

Preserve the timber by keeping the piece out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive humidity or temperature fluctuations, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to maintain the finish.
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