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Macintosh Antiques

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A Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase Circa 1890

Name: A Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase Circa 1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1077900
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 3 January 2025 · Macintosh Antiques

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Description

A Victorian golden oak open bookcase circa 1890 of pain form the two sections each with four adjustable shelves on plinth base.

Size: 67 inches wide 63.5 inches high 13 inches deep

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Victorian Open Oak Bookcase to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

161cm (63.39")

Width

170cm (66.93")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1077900

Dealers Internal Reference

MA4121

Description

A Victorian golden oak open bookcase circa 1890 of pain form the two sections each with four adjustable shelves on plinth base.

Size: 67 inches wide 63.5 inches high 13 inches deep

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Victorian Open Oak Bookcase to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

161cm (63.39")

Width

170cm (66.93")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1077900

Dealers Internal Ref

MA4121

About the Dealer

Macintosh Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A front-facing photograph of a large Victorian open oak bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves and a central vertical divider.

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Macintosh Antiques

Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811

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The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialOak
ColourGolden Brown
MotifsOpen shelving, Vertical divider, Plinth base, Plain cornice
SizeH 161 cm (63 in) x W 170 cm (67 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases from the 19th century typically feature robust construction, functional layouts, and warm timber tones, reflecting the eras emphasis on domestic libraries and the display of literature.

Cabinetmakers during this period predominantly used solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, often complemented by secondary softwoods for internal panels and shelving.

Authenticity is determined by traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate fixings, and natural patina accumulated over decades of use.

Styling an antique bookcase in a modern setting involves balancing dense collections of books with minimalist decorative objects, allowing the natural grain and historical character to serve as a focal point.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.