Sold 21 January 2026 · E W Cousins and Son

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Description

George IV Mahogany 6 Shelf Waterfall Bookcase. The shaped top over 6 shelves with panelled back. The waterfall sides having shaped tops. All on turned 'Mushroom' feet.

Dimensions:

36" wide

13.5" deep

71" high

Physical Dimensions

Height

180cm (70.87")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this George IV Mahogany Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA417425

Dealers Internal Reference

7789

Description

George IV Mahogany 6 Shelf Waterfall Bookcase. The shaped top over 6 shelves with panelled back. The waterfall sides having shaped tops. All on turned 'Mushroom' feet.

Dimensions:

36" wide

13.5" deep

71" high

Physical Dimensions

Height

180cm (70.87")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this George IV Mahogany Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA417425

Dealers Internal Ref

7789

About the Dealer

E W Cousins and Son

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Dealer Profile

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E W Cousins and Son

Telephone 01359 230 254

Location

27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson

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ObjectBookcases
Period18th century
StyleGeorge IV
MaterialMahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsShaped crest rail, Turned feet, Panelled back, Graduated tiers
SizeH 180 cm (71 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

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The George IV period, spanning from 1820 to 1830, is characterised by a continuation of neoclassical influences with heavy, robust proportions, fine dark woods like mahogany, and often restrained classical ornamentation.

Period bookcases were typically constructed from solid hardwoods and veneers such as mahogany, oak, or rosewood, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, panelled backs, and traditional timber framing.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-planed surfaces, shrinkage cracks in the timber, old oxidisation patterns, and construction methods consistent with pre-industrial cabinet making.

An antique wooden bookcase provides rich texture and warmth, and can be styled in modern rooms by balancing the shelf contents with minimalist objects, curated book collections, and negative space.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent wood splitting, and dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth without using silicone-based polishes.