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Victorian Mahogany Open Adjustable Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Open Adjustable Bookcase

19th century
Sold 29 August 2024 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Description

A very good solid mahogany Victorian open bookcase with three adjustable shelves with shaped fronts, in very good overall condition.

44.5" high

3ft wide

11.5" depth

8.5" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA931392
Dealers Notes

All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

All major credit cards accepted.

If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
A very good solid mahogany Victorian open bookcase with three adjustable shelves with shaped fronts, in very good overall condition.

44.5" high

3ft wide

11.5" depth

8.5" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

fig 1. A dark brown Victorian mahogany open bookcase filled with various leather-bound books.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Open Adjustable Bookcase

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA931392
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 563
Items Sold 4,250
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Jan 2011
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Location: Unit 5 , The Elms Business Park, Appleby Magna, Derbyshire, DE12 7AP, United Kingdom
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A dark brown Victorian mahogany open bookcase filled with various leather-bound books.
Victorian Mahogany Open Adjustable Bookcase
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A dark brown Victorian mahogany open bookcase filled with various leather-bound books.
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  • ObjectBookcase
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Adjustable shelves, Plinth base, Moulded cornice

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Victorian bookcases evolved during the 19th century alongside a surge in literacy and home libraries, transitioning from heavy architectural forms to more versatile open or glazed designs.

Cabinet makers predominantly used dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and walnut, often incorporating fine veneers, brass fittings, and adjustable timber ratchet systems for shelves.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, aged patination on the timber, traditional beeswax finishes, and structural wear consistent with nineteenth-century hand-tool methods.

Integrating a period wooden bookcase into a contemporary room anchors the space with warmth and texture, providing functional display shelving that contrasts effectively against minimalist decor.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and applying occasional natural beeswax polish to nourish the wood.
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