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Dark Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Dark Mahogany Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

A dark mahogany open bookcase dating from around 1910s. In a plain style with two adjustable shelves , giving three tiers in all. the bookcase has grooved sides with a top corbel .

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Dark Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09715791
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Wooden sawtooth supports in the inner corners: traditional adjustable shelving before metal studs.
Reeded side pilasters and carved scroll corbels: classic Edwardian library styling.
Panelled timber back stained to match: standard early 20th-century construction.
Soft rubbing and scuffs along the plinth: honest wear from everyday use.

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
115cm (45.28")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245113
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Description
A dark mahogany open bookcase dating from around 1910s. In a plain style with two adjustable shelves , giving three tiers in all. the bookcase has grooved sides with a top corbel .
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Dark Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09715791
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Wooden sawtooth supports in the inner corners: traditional adjustable shelving before metal studs.
Reeded side pilasters and carved scroll corbels: classic Edwardian library styling.
Panelled timber back stained to match: standard early 20th-century construction.
Soft rubbing and scuffs along the plinth: honest wear from everyday use.

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
115cm (45.28")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245113
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
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A dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves, a moulded top edge, carved side corbels, and a solid plinth base.
Dark mahogany open bookcase
Ref: SA1245113
A dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves, a moulded top edge, carved side corbels, and a solid plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved corbels, Moulded cornice, Plinth base, Fixed shelves
  • SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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An open bookcase features accessible shelves without glass doors or solid fronts, providing visible storage for literature and display items. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these pieces were functional elements of formal libraries, offices, and drawing rooms.

High-grade hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, walnut, and rosewood were favoured for their durability and grain patterns. Traditional construction involved solid timber, hand-cut dovetail joints, sturdy back panels, and carved corbels or moulding along the plinth and cornice.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of historical craftsmanship, including hand-planed surfaces, traditional joinery, original backboards, and natural surface oxidation. Mahogany from earlier eras typically exhibits a deep colour tone and substantial weight compared to modern veneer reproductions.

Position the piece in a study, hallway, or living area, balancing books with decorative ceramics or stone objects to break up visual weight. Pairing dark timber with neutral wall colours highlights the wood grain while integrating the item into a modern setting.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the direction of the timber grain. Avoid placing the furniture in direct sunlight or adjacent to heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and finish degradation.
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