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An Early Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Bookcase
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for sale €5,616     $6,096
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An Early Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Bookcase

19th century
Description

An Early Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Bookcase.

Physical Dimensions
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Dean Antiques Ltd has dated this Gothic Revival Oak Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1063734
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Description
An Early Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Bookcase.
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Dean Antiques Ltd has dated this Gothic Revival Oak Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1063734
Dean Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2019
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An Early Victorian Gothic Revival oak two-tier bookcase featuring double glazed upper doors with traceried arches and lower cupboard doors with carved linenfold panels.
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Archive I An Early Victorian Gothic Revival oak two-tier bookcase featuring double glazed upper doors with traceried arches and lower cupboard doors with carved linenfold panels.

An Early Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Bookcase

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Dean Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07770 231 687
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Dean Antiques Ltd
Babdown Airfield
Tetbury
GL8 8YL
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2019
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An Early Victorian Gothic Revival oak two-tier bookcase featuring double glazed upper doors with traceried arches and lower cupboard doors with carved linenfold panels.
An Early Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Bookcase
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An Early Victorian Gothic Revival oak two-tier bookcase featuring double glazed upper doors with traceried arches and lower cupboard doors with carved linenfold panels.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialOak, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLinenfold panels, Traceried arches, Carved pilasters, Glazed upper doors
  • SizeH 250 cm (98 in) x W 167 cm (66 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This early Victorian Gothic Revival bookcase is constructed from warm brown oak with a clear glass upper section. The upper tier comprises two glazed doors featuring traceried arches set beneath an overhanging cornice, flanked by heavily carved vertical pilasters displaying intricate fretwork. Three internal wooden shelves sit within the upper cabinet. The lower tier consists of two wooden cupboard doors decorated with carved vertical linenfold panels, divided and framed by architectural mouldings and corner pilasters resting on a solid plinth base. The woodwork exhibits a polished timber grain throughout with visible natural figuring. Measuring 250 cm high, 167 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, this large two-tier display and storage unit suits placement in a living room, study, or library to house books and display collections.

FAQs

Gothic Revival furniture incorporates architectural elements inspired by the medieval period, including pointed arches, tracery, quatrefoils, and linenfold carvings, reinterpreted for Victorian domestic interiors during the mid-19th century.

Victorian cabinetmakers primarily utilised native woods such as oak and walnut, alongside imported mahogany, incorporating hand-dovetailed joints, tongue-and-groove timber backboards, and hand-carved decorative motifs.

Authentic period examples feature solid timber construction, hand-carved tracery and panel details, period-correct brass locks or escutcheons, and historic glass panes showing subtle thickness variations.

Position the cabinet as a focal feature against light or neutral wall colours to create contrast, filling the shelves with books, ceramics, or glass objects to balance the architectural wood details.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly using a soft dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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