A fine early Victorian mahogany bookcase cabinet, circa 1840 to 1860, of tall, slender and very useful proportions. The deep moulded cornice sits above a pair of glazed doors, each with an arched upper section, opening to reveal adjustable shelving, and flanked by carved scrolling foliate corbels or pilasters that add a lovely sculptural touch. Below, a projecting waist moulding houses a pair of shallow frieze drawers with plain flush handles, above a pair of arched panelled cupboard doors veneered in boldly figured flame mahogany, with the swirling grain carefully chosen and matched across the pair. The whole stands on a deep plinth base, giving it a solid, architectural presence. The mahogany has aged to a rich, deep red-brown with a soft, glowing patina from generations of waxing and polishing, and the carved details remain crisp and well defined. At just under a metre wide it is a particularly adaptable size, ideal for a sitting room, study or dining room alcove, where it offers generous storage below and display or book space above without overwhelming the room. Elegant, well made and full of Victorian presence, a most appealing bookcase in good original condition.
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