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Victorian Golden Mahogany Whatnot.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €497     $540
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Victorian Golden Mahogany Whatnot.

19th century
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Victorian golden mahogany whatnot. With 2 shelves, turned spindle supports and a single drawer of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with a turned knob handle. Standing on the original brass castors

Size 19 x 22 x 36 inches tall (49 x 56 x 92 cm tall)

Price £425

Stock no. 6178

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Whatnot Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1025341
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6178
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Description
Victorian golden mahogany whatnot.
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With 2 shelves, turned spindle supports and a single drawer of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with a turned knob handle.
The Dorking Desk Shop

Standing on the original brass castors

Size 19 x 22 x 36 inches tall (49 x 56 x 92 cm tall)

Price £425

Stock no. 6178

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Whatnot Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1025341
Dealers Internal Ref
6178
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A Victorian mahogany three-tiered whatnot table featuring turned supports, a central drawer with a wooden knob, and brass castors.
Victorian golden mahogany whatnot.
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A Victorian mahogany three-tiered whatnot table featuring turned supports, a central drawer with a wooden knob, and brass castors.
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Originating in the nineteenth century, a whatnot was created as an open-tiered stand used in English homes to display collectibles, books, and decorative items. Their versatile multi-shelf design allowed homeowners to show off personal treasures while occupying minimal floor space.

High-quality hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut were the standard materials used during the Victorian era. The structural uprights were typically turned on a lathe, and units often included brass castors at the feet to allow easy movement around the room.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-carved details, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, and natural oxidisation on original wood surfaces. Inspecting underneath for hand-planed secondary woods, original brass hardware, and hand-turned supports can verify its age.

A tiered whatnot functions exceptionally well as an occasional side table beside a sofa, a unique bedside table, or a narrow entryway storage unit. Styling the tiers with a mix of contemporary ceramics, stacked art books, and small house plants creates a balanced contrast of old and new.

Dust mahogany regular with a soft, lint-free cloth, avoiding modern chemical sprays that cause residue build-up. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the moisture in the wood and protect the original finish.
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