Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Library Bookcase Circa1900

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About the Item

This is a beautiful Edwardian antique mahogany library bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, Circa 1900 in date. The bookcase features a stepped and cavetto cornice over four astragal glazed doors, the lower part of each is panelled, flanked by fluted pilasters, each opening to reveal three adjustable shelves. It has it's original glazing as well as the original working locks and keys, and is raised on a plinth base. There is no mistaking its superb quality and very grand design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and stand proud in whichever room you choose to display it. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 143.5 cm x Width 197 cm x Depth 40 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 4 foot, 8 inches x Width 6 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as Burr Walnut and Coromandel, so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view. Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect. Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ Mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ Mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments). Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850′s, this particular variety became all but extinct. Our reference: A3826

Dimensions:
Height: 56.5 in (143.5 cm)Width: 77.56 in (197 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
1900
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A38261stDibs: LU950639478372

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