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Style: Early Victorian
Important Mahogany Library Bookcase From The 19th Century From England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large mahogany bookcase from the 19th century from England Very beautiful bookcase called breakfront (which has a forward part). Which gives it a nice line. The lower part ...
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19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Important Mahogany Library Bookcase From The 19th Century From England
Important Mahogany Library Bookcase From The 19th Century From England

Important Mahogany Library Bookcase From The 19th Century From England

English Painted Glazed Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century English painted pine bookcase / display cabinet with sliding glazed doors and adjustable shelving in both top and bottom sections. 1840. Dimensions 109.5 inc...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Pine

English Painted Glazed Bookcase
English Painted Glazed Bookcase

English Painted Glazed Bookcase

Secretary from the Beginning of the 19th Century in Mahogany, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Glazed secretary in mahogany from the beginning of the 19th century of very good quality. Very beautiful secretary composed of 4 drawers as well as a theater in the lower part and an upper glazed part which can be used as a bookcase or a showcase cabinet. This very beautiful secretary stands out with a lemon tree theater with several arches and drawers and a door. Several secrets hidden...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Secretary from the Beginning of the 19th Century in Mahogany, England
Secretary from the Beginning of the 19th Century in Mahogany, England

Secretary from the Beginning of the 19th Century in Mahogany, England

Antique Victorian 1840 a Blain & Son Liverpool Pollard Oak Bookcase Cupboard
By Arthur Blain
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare, fully stamped, A Blain & Son Liverpool, Pollard Oak, open bookcase / cupboard circa 1840 Victorian A very good looking and rare piece, pollard oak is highly collectable and was used by the finest furniture manufacturers, this piece is stamped to the top of one of the doors A Blain & Son Liverpool This is the stamp for Arthur Blain who established the cabinet making business in the William IV period of 1835, at 35...
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Victorian 1840 a Blain & Son Liverpool Pollard Oak Bookcase Cupboard
Antique Victorian 1840 a Blain & Son Liverpool Pollard Oak Bookcase Cupboard

Antique Victorian 1840 a Blain & Son Liverpool Pollard Oak Bookcase Cupboard

19th Century England Victorian Mahogany Corner Cupboards Bookcase, 1850s
Located in Roma, RM
Rare English study cabinet, corner bookcase, with two doors and a small fixed door, in mahogany wood of great quality and with a beautiful grain. Enriche...
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1850s English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century England Victorian Mahogany Corner Cupboards Bookcase, 1850s
19th Century England Victorian Mahogany Corner Cupboards Bookcase, 1850s

19th Century England Victorian Mahogany Corner Cupboards Bookcase, 1850s

Antique circa 1840 English Hardwood Three Tier Bookcase Trolly After Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original circa 1840 English mahogany library bookshelf trolley on oversized William IV wagon wheels. A good looking well made and...
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Hardwood

Antique circa 1840 English Hardwood Three Tier Bookcase Trolly After Gillows
Antique circa 1840 English Hardwood Three Tier Bookcase Trolly After Gillows

Antique circa 1840 English Hardwood Three Tier Bookcase Trolly After Gillows

Mid-19th Century English 'Gothic' Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A smaller-scale English mid-Victorian bookcase in exotic wood with Gothic arch profile doors. Adjustable upper shelves and single shelf in cabinet base. C. 1850.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood

Mid-19th Century English 'Gothic' Bookcase
Mid-19th Century English 'Gothic' Bookcase

Mid-19th Century English 'Gothic' Bookcase

Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large hand carved Antique Victorian circa 1840-1860 oak library bookcase with ornate scholar carvings This is a very grand piece of English country...
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base

Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base

Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in walnut from the 19th century from England. Very beautiful open bookcase of large size, which is unusual. In addition It is unusual to find them a walnut. T...
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19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England
Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England

Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England

Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire
Located in London, GB
A very fine and large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase and secretaire. The upper part has four compartments, the doors of ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire
Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire

Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful antique early 19th century Victorian bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, circa 1850. This bookcase featu...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

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George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
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H 88.5 in W 40.75 in D 22 in
Antique English Oak Tea Trolley Wine Bar Serving Cart 3 Tier British Dumbwaiter
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H 33 in W 27 in D 16 in
Monumental 19th Century English Pine Arched Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870. Monumental 19th century English pine arched glazed bookcase. sku 1401 Measures: W 267 x D 35 x H 203 cm.
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H 79.93 in W 105.12 in D 13.78 in
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
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H 80.5 in W 46.5 in D 21 in
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19th Century English Mahogany Three Tier Dumbwaiter or Trolley
Located in Charleston, SC
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H 44 in W 46.5 in D 18.5 in
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19th Century Slate Topped Oak Low Breakfront Bookcase
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19th Century Slate Topped Oak Low Breakfront Bookcase

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H 39.77 in W 97.64 in D 17.33 in
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
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Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

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H 7.5 in W 14.5 in D 6 in
Antique Mid-19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Batley, GB
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Located in London, GB
19th century English faux book box table An honest leather four volume faux book box on painted pine stand with turned legs. Interior of the box lined with Italian marbleized paper and having a small, lidded compartment within. Made in England around the early to mid-19th century. This item shows lots of signs of age and use as reflected in the photos provided. Size in inches: H 19” x W 18” x D ”14 Date: 1830 to 1850 Origin: England Condition: Worn Note: Book Props are not part of this sale and only used for photographic purposes. Completely solid in structure, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina. Worn surface across most of the leather material with some detail missing at the front. The pine wood is missing sections to the front, edges and back. This item is very sturdy and secure, A rare survivor that has stood the test of time, please review all the photos carefully as this item is over 150 years old and so the condition is reflected. The House of Antiques...
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19th Century English Glazed Bookcase or Cabinet in Pitch Pine
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
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19th Century English Glazed Bookcase or Cabinet in Pitch Pine

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H 94.49 in W 49.22 in D 17.72 in
19th Century mahogany bookcase with a superb figured mahogany
Located in Martlesham, GB
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19th Century mahogany bookcase with a superb figured mahogany
19th Century mahogany bookcase with a superb figured mahogany

19th Century mahogany bookcase with a superb figured mahogany

H 91 in W 84 in D 18.75 in
circa 1850 Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Astral Water Glazed Library Bookcase
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this absolutely stunning Gothic Revival circa 1850 Astral glazed library bookcase with original period water glass ...
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circa 1850 Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Astral Water Glazed Library Bookcase
circa 1850 Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Astral Water Glazed Library Bookcase

circa 1850 Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Astral Water Glazed Library Bookcase

H 88.98 in W 68.51 in D 14.77 in
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Located in Brussels, Brussels
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19th Century Secretaire Bureau In Mahogany-england
19th Century Secretaire Bureau In Mahogany-england

19th Century Secretaire Bureau In Mahogany-england

H 86.23 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
circa 1840 Antique Victorian Waterfall Open Library Bookcase in Flamed Hardwood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely solid hand carved early Victorian circa 1840 Waterfall open bookcase A very desirable piece of fine English library furniture. T...
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circa 1840 Antique Victorian Waterfall Open Library Bookcase in Flamed Hardwood
circa 1840 Antique Victorian Waterfall Open Library Bookcase in Flamed Hardwood

circa 1840 Antique Victorian Waterfall Open Library Bookcase in Flamed Hardwood

H 57.88 in W 49.22 in D 12.41 in
Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase of Large Proportions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Mahogany

Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase of Large Proportions
Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase of Large Proportions

Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase of Large Proportions

H 105.75 in W 148.5 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
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19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

H 8 in W 16.25 in D 7.25 in

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