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19th Century Whatnot Shelf Unit
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19th Century Whatnot Shelf Unit

18th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A fine quality 19th century mahogany whatnot three tier shelf unit with rounded corners, standing on turned bun feet. Old professional repairs to the shelves as shown, otherwise in good condition with a nice colour.

Dated 1840. Depth between shelves 38.5cm

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Mahogany Whatnot Shelf Unit to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1041701
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays

Description
A fine quality 19th century mahogany whatnot three tier shelf unit with rounded corners, standing on turned bun feet. Old professional repairs to the shelves as shown, otherwise in good condition with a nice colour.

Dated 1840. Depth between shelves 38.5cm

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Mahogany Whatnot Shelf Unit to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1041701
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A 19th-century warm brown mahogany whatnot shelf unit featuring three open rectangular tiers supported by tapered upright side panels resting on trestle feet.
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Archive I A 19th-century warm brown mahogany whatnot shelf unit featuring three open rectangular tiers supported by tapered upright side panels resting on trestle feet.

19th Century Whatnot Shelf Unit

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Archive VIII A 19th-century warm brown mahogany whatnot shelf unit featuring three open rectangular tiers supported by tapered upright side panels resting on trestle feet. View VIII
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Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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A 19th-century warm brown mahogany whatnot shelf unit featuring three open rectangular tiers supported by tapered upright side panels resting on trestle feet.
19th Century Whatnot Shelf Unit
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A 19th-century warm brown mahogany whatnot shelf unit featuring three open rectangular tiers supported by tapered upright side panels resting on trestle feet.
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A whatnot is a piece of 19th-century furniture featuring open shelves supported by upright pillars, designed to display ornaments, china, or books in drawing rooms and parlours.

They were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring turned or tapered upright supports, brass castors, and solid wood shelving.

Authentic pieces display period construction techniques, such as hand-cut joinery, natural wood oxidisation, hand-shaped supports, and dark patination on the undersides of the shelves.

Position the unit against a narrow wall or in an empty alcove, layering it with a mixture of framed artwork, ceramics, foliage, and antique books to create visual balance across the tiers.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding modern aerosol sprays and direct heat sources.
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