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Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 26 November 2024 · John Howkins Antiques
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A Victorian figured walnut open bookcase having a shallow up-stand, cross banded edge and recessed beaded frieze. The stiles having well carved top and bottom corbels, the interior with 2 walnut faced adjusted shelves and retaining the original but worn leather dust covers, the whole raised on a walnut plinth base. Condition - Good and ready for use. Dimensions:- Height…47.25’’/ 120cm. Width…33’’/ 84cm. Depth…14’’/ 35.5cm. Interior Shelf Depth…10.5’’/ 27cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1084377
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Description
A Victorian figured walnut open bookcase having a shallow up-stand, cross banded edge and recessed beaded frieze. The stiles having well carved top and bottom corbels, the interior with 2 walnut faced adjusted shelves and retaining the original but worn leather dust covers, the whole raised on a walnut plinth base. Condition - Good and ready for use. Dimensions:- Height…47.25’’/ 120cm. Width…33’’/ 84cm. Depth…14’’/ 35.5cm. Interior Shelf Depth…10.5’’/ 27cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring three tiers with brass scalloped shelf edging and carved corbels against a grey background.
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
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A Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring three tiers with brass scalloped shelf edging and carved corbels against a grey background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved corbels, Scalloped brass trim, Upstand gallery, Plinth base
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases typically feature robust construction, rich timber grains like walnut or mahogany, and ornate decorative carvings reflecting the revival styles popular during the 19th century.

Cabinetmakers during this era predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, often incorporating brass hardware, leather dust flaps, and hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period construction techniques including hand-sawn timber boards, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, aged patina, and lack of modern mechanical fixings.

Pairing a dark wood antique bookcase with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a balanced contrast, adding warmth, texture, and historical depth to a modern room scheme.

Maintain antique timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the wood.
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