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Mahogany Four Tier Shelf
Fontaine Decorative Ltd
for sale €579     $629
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Fontaine Decorative Ltd

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Mahogany Four Tier Shelf

19th century
Description

Victorian mahogany wall shelf with four graduating shelf tiers and fretwork cut Gothic and Ogee arched sides. English, Late C19th.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Fontaine Decorative Ltd has dated this Mahogany Four Tier Shelf to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1001611
Dealers Internal Reference
FON5776
Description
Victorian mahogany wall shelf with four graduating shelf tiers and fretwork cut Gothic and Ogee arched sides. English, Late C19th.
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Fontaine Decorative Ltd has dated this Mahogany Four Tier Shelf to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1001611
Dealers Internal Ref
FON5776
Fontaine Decorative Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017
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Fontaine Decorative Ltd
Telephone 07855 360 475
Location
Uplands
Burtons Lane
Wellington Heath
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1NF
United Kingdom

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Fontaine Decorative Ltd
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Location: Uplands, Burtons Lane, Wellington Heath, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1NF, United Kingdom, , Under appointment only
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A dark mahogany four-tier wall shelf with pierced Gothic tracery side panels and carved corner supports.
Mahogany Four Tier Shelf
Ref: SA1001611
A dark mahogany four-tier wall shelf with pierced Gothic tracery side panels and carved corner supports.
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Gothic Revival shelving features architectural motifs inspired by medieval churches, such as pointed lancet arches, pierced tracery side panels, and decorative carved cresting. Emerging in the mid-nineteenth century, this style favoured dark woods like mahogany and oak to create dramatic structural silhouettes.

These shelf units were typically crafted from solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, secured with hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery. Side panels frequently featured fretwork or pierced carving, complemented by brass wall-mounting brackets for structural stability.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved fretwork with minor irregularities, natural wood oxidisation in recessed areas, and hand-finished dark patina. Mounting hardware often shows signs of hand-forged iron or cast brass construction compatible with the era.

Position the shelf unit against a contrasting painted wall in a study, hallway, or dining area to highlight its openwork side panels. Curate the tiers with a balanced mix of ceramic vessels, framed prints, and small leather-bound books to complement the dark timber.

Dust the detailed carving regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice a year, avoiding silicone-based sprays and direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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