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Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany What Not C1880
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Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany What Not C1880

19th century
Sold 3 May 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany What Not and dating from around 1880. Constructed from quality mahogany it has a beautifully shaped gallery back and sides inlaid with satinwood and with turned finials to each corner. There are three serpentine shaped shelves on turned supports and to the base there is a single mahogany lined drawer with original turned knob handles. It is raised on turned feet.

MEASURES: 38” HIGH X 14.5” DEEP X 22” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME TO VIEW STOCK AT OUR 4000.SQ.FT WAREHOUSE AND WE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES VIA EMAIL/TELEPHONE 01423561334/078843773

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Inlaid Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1042602
Dealers Internal Reference
W3142/15.1
Dealers Notes

FULL REFUND GUARANTEE

WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany What Not and dating from around 1880.
“
Constructed from quality mahogany it has a beautifully shaped gallery back and sides inlaid with satinwood and with turned finials to each corner.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

There are three serpentine shaped shelves on turned supports and to the base there is a single mahogany lined drawer with original turned knob handles. It is raised on turned feet.

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany What Not C1880

MEASURES: 38” HIGH X 14.5” DEEP X 22” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

fig 2. An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany What Not C1880

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME TO VIEW STOCK AT OUR 4000.SQ.FT WAREHOUSE AND WE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES VIA EMAIL/TELEPHONE 01423561334/078843773

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Inlaid Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1042602
Dealers Internal Ref
W3142/15.1
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany What Not C1880

Archive II An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base. View VIII
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 185
Items Sold 6,487
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Jul 2008
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An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base.
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN INLAID MAHOGANY WHAT NOT C1880
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An antique Victorian mahogany whatnot featuring three open tiers, spiral turned upright supports, floral marquetry inlay on the top gallery, and a single drawer at the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Shelves
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Mixed Timber Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist supports, Floral marquetry inlay, Open tier shelving, Single base drawer
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

FAQs

The whatnot originated in late 18th-century Britain and became exceptionally popular during the Victorian era as an open multi-tiered shelving unit used for displaying ornaments, ceramics, and books.

Victorian whats were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, frequently featuring fine marquetry or satinwood inlay, turned or spiral supports, and occasionally a small base drawer.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in drawers, natural timber shrinkage, age-related patina, and traditional hand-applied French polish rather than modern synthetic finishes.

A Victorian whatnot functions effectively as an accent piece in a living room or study, where it can be styled with a curated collection of ceramics, books, or small sculptures to add vertical interest and historical contrast.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent timber splitting. Dust regularly with a dry cloth and occasionally apply a quality natural beeswax to nourish the wood.
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