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Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase
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Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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A useful Edwardian mahogany bookcase of Chippendale influence. The moulded caddy top above the blind fret frieze with carved flower heads.The centre glazed panel having decorative applied carving and flanked by 2 opening glazed doors with conforming astragal decoration. Below is a moulded base and the whole raised on claw & ball legs. The interior having 3 adjustable shelves and working lock with key. Dimensions:- Height…51.5’’/ 131cm. Width…51’’/ 130cm. Depth…13.5’’/ 34cm. Interior Shelf Depth…11’’/ 28cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 06040490
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Blind fret frieze under the top moulding: cabinet work from this period.
Solid horizontal plank backboards: standard early twentieth-century joinery.
Carved cabriole legs with claw feet: Georgian revival taste favoured then.
Moulded wooden glazing bars: neat construction framing the individual panes.

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
131cm (51.57")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
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SA720070
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A useful Edwardian mahogany bookcase of Chippendale influence. The moulded caddy top above the blind fret frieze with carved flower heads.
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The centre glazed panel having decorative applied carving and flanked by 2 opening glazed doors with conforming astragal decoration.
John Howkins Antiques

Below is a moulded base and the whole raised on claw & ball legs. The interior having 3 adjustable shelves and working lock with key. Dimensions:- Height…51.5’’/ 131cm. Width…51’’/ 130cm. Depth…13.5’’/ 34cm. Interior Shelf Depth…11’’/ 28cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 06040490
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Blind fret frieze under the top moulding: cabinet work from this period.
Solid horizontal plank backboards: standard early twentieth-century joinery.
Carved cabriole legs with claw feet: Georgian revival taste favoured then.
Moulded wooden glazing bars: neat construction framing the individual panes.

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
131cm (51.57")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA720070
Dealers Internal Ref
aou
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An Edwardian dark mahogany bookcase featuring three glazed doors with astragal tracery, elevated on carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.
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Archive I An Edwardian dark mahogany bookcase featuring three glazed doors with astragal tracery, elevated on carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.

Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase

Archive II An Edwardian dark mahogany bookcase featuring three glazed doors with astragal tracery, elevated on carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. View II
Archive III An Edwardian dark mahogany bookcase featuring three glazed doors with astragal tracery, elevated on carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. View III
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
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An Edwardian dark mahogany bookcase featuring three glazed doors with astragal tracery, elevated on carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.
Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase
Ref: SA720070
An Edwardian dark mahogany bookcase featuring three glazed doors with astragal tracery, elevated on carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Cabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Carved frieze
  • SizeH 131 cm (52 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This Edwardian mahogany bookcase of Chippendale influence exhibits a rich brown timber finish and stands at 131 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. The piece comprises a moulded caddy top positioned above a blind fret frieze with carved flower heads, three glazed doors with astragal tracery, a central glazed panel bearing decorative applied carving, and a moulded base. It is elevated on carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet, while the interior provides three adjustable shelves and a working lock with a key. Suitable for placement in a gentleman's library or study, this glazed display cabinet provides practical storage for books, collections, or decorative objects. The visible woodwork displays detailed carving on the frieze and legs, alongside distinct astragal glazing bars dividing the glass panels. The slim profile allows integration into traditional living rooms, studies, or hallways while offering substantial shelf space behind securely lockable doors.

FAQs

Originating between 1901 and 1910, Edwardian mahogany bookcases often incorporate revival styles such as Chippendale or Hepplewhite, featuring refined astragal glazing, elegant cabriole legs, and carved friezes.

These cabinets typically feature solid or veneered mahogany, drawn glass panes, hand-cut dovetail joints, and decorative wooden astragal glazing bars secured with putty or timber beading.

Authentic pieces display early twentieth-century construction techniques, including hand-carved detailing, timber contraction marks, original brass lock mechanisms, and minor variations in the glass panes.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall to contrast the dark timber, using the interior shelves to display curated ceramics, glassware, or bound volumes alongside contemporary objects.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, clean glass surfaces with a microfibre cloth, and apply high-quality beeswax twice yearly along the grain.
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