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Large Late Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
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Large Late Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Large Victorian mahogany open bookcase having two fully adjustable shelves , with panelled sides and two drawers to the base , raised on a plinth base .

Height

140 cm / 55 1⁄4"

Width

115.5 cm / 45 "

Depth

35.5 cm / 14 "

Good Condition Repolished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 09643117
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Hand-cut drawer dovetails with slender pins: traditional late 19th-century cabinetmaking.
Curved saw marks on the pine backboards: mechanised Victorian timber conversion.
Cast brass cup handles: standard late Victorian commercial and library hardware.
Fluted side pilasters and carved flower rosettes: late Victorian classical taste.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
115.5cm (45.47")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234731
Dealers Notes

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Description
Large Victorian mahogany open bookcase having two fully adjustable shelves , with panelled sides and two drawers to the base , raised on a plinth base .

Height

140 cm / 55 1⁄4"

Width

115.5 cm / 45 "

Depth

35.5 cm / 14 "

fig 1. A large late Victorian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring four tiered shelves and two lower drawers with brass cup handles.
fig 1. Large Late Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

Good Condition Repolished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09643117
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Hand-cut drawer dovetails with slender pins: traditional late 19th-century cabinetmaking.
Curved saw marks on the pine backboards: mechanised Victorian timber conversion.
Cast brass cup handles: standard late Victorian commercial and library hardware.
Fluted side pilasters and carved flower rosettes: late Victorian classical taste.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
115.5cm (45.47")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234731
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A large late Victorian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring four tiered shelves and two lower drawers with brass cup handles.
Large Late Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Moulded cornice, Brass cup handles, Adjustable shelf notches
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 115.5 cm (45 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This large late Victorian mahogany open bookcase belongs to the period around 1890 and presents a dark brown finish with panelled sides and a plinth base. The architectural frame incorporates a moulded cornice, fluted pilasters down the front edges, and four tiered shelves holding rows of books with varied spines in brown, red, and dark tones. Two drawers sit at the base, fitted with bright brass cup handles. The structure measures 140 cm high, 115.5 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, this piece provides open storage for large book collections while keeping reference volumes or personal items organised within the lower drawers. The adjustable shelving system allows the interior height of the tiers to be modified according to the volumes placed upon them. The dark timber tones and restrained Victorian proportions coordinate easily with traditional writing desks, leather armchairs, and wood-panelled interior schemes.

FAQs

Late Victorian open bookcases typically feature substantial proportions, rich dark wood construction, and architectural details such as fluted pilasters or carved cornices. They were designed without glass doors to allow immediate access to volumes in private studies and home libraries.

Primary timbers included solid mahogany, oak, and walnut, often combined with high-grade timber veneers for panelling. Shelving support systems frequently utilized brass tracks or wooden peg mechanisms, accompanied by cast brass fittings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished joinery, hand-cut dovetail joints on any drawers, and natural oxidisation on the timber underside. Original adjustable shelf mechanisms and period-appropriate drawer pulls, such as brass cup handles, further indicate authenticity.

Position the piece as a focal point in a study, dining room, or wide hallway to add visual weight and historic character. Mix leather-bound books with contemporary ceramics or framed artwork to create a balanced, curated aesthetic.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the timber patina. Keep the furniture clear of direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying, warping, or uneven fading.
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