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Early Nineteenth Century Bookcase in Simulated Paint
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Early Nineteenth Century Bookcase in Simulated Paint

19th century
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A late Regency period bookcase in original simulated paint with gilt metal mounts and two original adjustable shelves.

Later marble top.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
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Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Regency Faux Rosewood Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1078233
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A late Regency period bookcase in original simulated paint with gilt metal mounts and two original adjustable shelves.

Later marble top.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Regency Faux Rosewood Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1078233
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

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An early nineteenth-century open bookcase featuring a simulated rosewood painted finish, green marble top, gilt star motifs, and turned side columns.
Early Nineteenth Century bookcase in simulated paint
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An early nineteenth-century open bookcase featuring a simulated rosewood painted finish, green marble top, gilt star motifs, and turned side columns.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Regency open bookcases typically feature classical architectural details such as turned side columns, low horizontal proportions, and decorative friezes. During this period, craftsmanship favoured painted graining techniques to imitate costly timber like rosewood, paired with classical motifs such as gilt stars and marble surfaces.

Cabinetmakers used paint and specialised graining tools over local timber, such as pine or oak, to simulate expensive imported woods like rosewood and mahogany. These pieces were often trimmed with brass or gilt embellishments and fitted with marble or slate tops.

Authentic period faux finishes display hand-painted brush strokes, uneven stippling, and natural age-related craquelure or wear on contact points. The underlying timber carcase construction typically exhibits hand-sawn backboards and traditional joinery methods.

An open bookcase functions well as a low console along a hallway or living space, displaying curated ceramics and bound books. The dark tones provide balance against neutral wall colours while adding structural interest through architectural column details.

Clean painted surfaces using a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove dust without disturbing the lacquer or glaze. Marble tops should be wiped clean with a slightly damp cloth, avoiding acidic cleaners that cause etching on stone surfaces.
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