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Georgian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
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for sale €21,645     $23,495
£18,500
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Georgian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
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A fine Georgian mahogany glazed bookcase. The top with moulded dogtooth cornice over a pair of tall astragal glazed doors that open to an interior with adjustable shelves and panelled back. The low waisted frieze conceals a pair of sliding trays above a pair of panelled doors with flame figuring and applied mouldings that open to shelves. All standing upon a plinth base. Bears label of Spillman & Co. St. Martin’s Lane London.

English, after a design by Thomas Chippendale, circa 1825

252cm H, 191cm W, 56cm D.

Physical Dimensions
Height
252cm (99.21")
Width
191cm (75.20")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA911480
Dealers Internal Reference
BA8472
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
A fine Georgian mahogany glazed bookcase.
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The top with moulded dogtooth cornice over a pair of tall astragal glazed doors that open to an interior with adjustable shelves and panelled back.
Baggott & Co.

The low waisted frieze conceals a pair of sliding trays above a pair of panelled doors with flame figuring and applied mouldings that open to shelves. All standing upon a plinth base. Bears label of Spillman & Co. St. Martin’s Lane London.

English, after a design by Thomas Chippendale, circa 1825

252cm H, 191cm W, 56cm D.

Height
252cm (99.21")
Width
191cm (75.20")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA911480
Dealers Internal Ref
BA8472
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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Telephone 07881 823 369
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Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
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A tall Georgian mahogany bookcase with two astragal glazed upper doors and a panelled twin-door base.
Georgian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
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A tall Georgian mahogany bookcase with two astragal glazed upper doors and a panelled twin-door base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Flame mahogany panels, Dentil cornice, Plinth base
  • SizeH 252 cm (99 in) x W 191 cm (75 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This 19th-century Georgian bookcase is made from dark brown mahogany, glass, and brass in the gentleman's library style. The upper section displays a dentil cornice above a pair of tall doors featuring intricate astragal glazing patterns, enclosing adjustable shelves. Below the low-waisted frieze, which conceals a pair of sliding trays, sit twin lower doors detailed with striking flame mahogany panels, applied mouldings, and simple wooden framing, resting on a sturdy plinth base. The interior holds rows of vertical books visible through the clear glass, while the polished timber surfaces show warm grain highlights under bright light. Practical and substantial, the unit stands 252 cm high, 191 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this traditional display cabinet serves as an imposing storage and showcase piece in a home study, executive office, or formal sitting room for organising collections of books and decorative objects. The lower closed cupboards provide concealed storage for items that require tidying away, while the upper glass-fronted shelves offer a protective yet visible display area. The classical lines and rich timber tones integrate smoothly into traditional or transitional library schemes, adding architectural presence and functional workspace storage to a large room.

FAQs

Georgian bookcases are defined by classical proportions, symmetry, fine mahogany timber, and geometric astragal glazing patterns on the cabinet doors.

Primary woods included imported mahogany or walnut, while secondary construction typically utilised pine or oak alongside hand-drawn float glass and brass fittings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, slight imperfections in the hand-blown glass panes, original cast brass hardware, and timber patination consistent with age.

Position the piece as a focal point in a dining room or home office, combining books with ceramic objects or glassware to create visual balance against contemporary decor.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply beeswax lightly once or twice a year, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources.
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