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Unusual Early Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase
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Unusual Early Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

Unusual Early Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase.

This Bookcase is Raised Upon a Plinth Base.

Having 2 Adjustable Shelves.

The Top Section is Supported on Turned Columns with a small Upstand and a Mirrored Back.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Overall Height 51" (130cm)

Working height 36" (91cm)

Width 36 1/2" (93cm)

Depth 13" (33cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1048717
Dealers Internal Reference
LP87-20
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Description
Unusual Early Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase.

This Bookcase is Raised Upon a Plinth Base.

Having 2 Adjustable Shelves.

The Top Section is Supported on Turned Columns with a small Upstand and a Mirrored Back.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Overall Height 51" (130cm)

Working height 36" (91cm)

Width 36 1/2" (93cm)

Depth 13" (33cm)

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1048717
Dealers Internal Ref
LP87-20
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I An early Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring adjustable interior shelves, a solid plinth base, and an upper tiered superstructure supported by slender turned spindles.

Unusual Early Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase

Archive II An early Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring adjustable interior shelves, a solid plinth base, and an upper tiered superstructure supported by slender turned spindles. View II
Archive III An early Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring adjustable interior shelves, a solid plinth base, and an upper tiered superstructure supported by slender turned spindles. View III
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Archive VI An early Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring adjustable interior shelves, a solid plinth base, and an upper tiered superstructure supported by slender turned spindles. View VI
Archive VII An early Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring adjustable interior shelves, a solid plinth base, and an upper tiered superstructure supported by slender turned spindles. View VII
Archive VIII An early Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring adjustable interior shelves, a solid plinth base, and an upper tiered superstructure supported by slender turned spindles. View VIII
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Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

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An early Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring adjustable interior shelves, a solid plinth base, and an upper tiered superstructure supported by slender turned spindles.
Unusual Early Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1048717
An early Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring adjustable interior shelves, a solid plinth base, and an upper tiered superstructure supported by slender turned spindles.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Shelving
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Mirror
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Plinth base, Adjustable shelves, Superstructure shelf
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 93 cm (37 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This unusual early Victorian rosewood open bookcase is raised upon a solid plinth base with a rich brown timber finish. The lower section contains two adjustable interior shelves set against a contrasting dark interior back, while the top section features a mirrored back and a small upstand supported by slender turned spindles. Visible details include turned wooden columns, simple linear mouldings around the base and top, and natural grain variations across the polished surfaces. The overall piece measures 130 cm high by 93 cm wide by 33 cm deep, with a working height of 91 cm. In a home today, this piece provides practical display and storage in a gentleman's library, study, or living room.

FAQs

Early Victorian open bookcases from the mid-19th century feature rich timber graining, architectural proportions, and open shelving without glass doors. They frequently incorporate low plinth bases, adjustable interior shelves, and occasionally raised superstructures supported by turned spindles.

Cabinetmakers during this era predominantly used rosewood or mahogany veneers over solid pine or oak carcases. Shelves were fitted with adjustable sawtooth or tonk-strip mechanisms, while turned supports and mirror plates were integrated into decorative upper tiers.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on internal framing, natural wood shrinkage lines, and original brass shelf supports. The rosewood display distinctive dark streaks against a deep reddish-brown grain, often showing age-appropriate oxidation on untamed surfaces.

An open rosewood shelf unit functions as a focal point in a hallway, home office, or living room when curated with modern ceramics and books. The upper surface provides space for table lamps or framed artwork, contrasting rich historical wood tones against neutral modern walls.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer cracking or colour fading. Apply high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the grain twice a year to maintain the timber finish and protect against moisture loss.
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