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Large Bookcase Six Blocks Maple Mahogany England Mid 1800s

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Large Bookcase Six Blocks Maple Mahogany England Mid 1800s

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Large Bookcase Six Blocks Maple Mahogany England Mid 1800s

Features

Style:  Early Victorian (1830-1850)

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  England

Main essence:  Maple ,  Mahogany

Material:  Mahogany Feather Banded

Description

Large bookcase with six blocks. Serpentine front, base with eight doors and a large drawer in the middle. The second, sixth and two doors in the middle hide small drawers. Drop-leaf drawer in the middle. Ten small maple drawers and open compartments. The upper case has six glass doors and wooden grills with panels. Finely carved uprights and mahogany feather banded front. Manufactured in England, mid 19th century.

Product Condition:
The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration and recovery of french polish.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 280
Width: 499
Depth: 69

Additional Information

Style: Early Victorian (1830-1850)

The term Victorian refers to one of the predominant styles used during the Victorian era.
Like the latter, it roughly refers to the duration of the reign of Queen Victoria (20 June 1837 - 22 January 1901), from which it took its name.
Characterized by a great expansion of the home furnishing market and by new mechanized production possibilities, but not by great aesthetic innovations, but by the resumption of stylistic elements of various previous eras.
Find out more about the Victorian style with our insights:
FineArt: Writing desk, Arthur Blain

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence:

Maple

Hard, light wood used for inlays. It grows mainly in Austria, but it is widespread throughout the northern hemisphere, from Japan to North America, passing through China and Europe. It is one of the lightest woods ever, tending to white, it is similar to lime or birch wood. The briar is used in the production of ancient secretaires .

Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.

Material: Mahogany Feather Banded

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