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Regency Mahogany Whatnot Shelves

19th century
Sold 24 February 2025 · Mersham Manor Antiques
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A superb quality Regency mahogany whatnot.

c1820.

A very versatile and useful item, having four generous sized shelves. The top shelf incorporating a single oak lined drawer of dove-tail construction with turned handles.

Standing on turned supports with the original brass castors.

A lovely quality piece, with many uses in any room of the house.

In excellent antique condition.

Solid, sturdy and strong.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

The dimensions are taken at highest, widest and deepest points.

Height-130.5cm.

Width-40.6cm.

Depth-40.5cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130.5cm (51.38")
Width
40.6cm (15.98")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Whatnot Shelves to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1085495
Description
-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

A superb quality Regency mahogany whatnot.

c1820.

A very versatile and useful item, having four generous sized shelves. The top shelf incorporating a single oak lined drawer of dove-tail construction with turned handles.

fig 1. A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer.
fig 1. Regency Mahogany Whatnot Shelves

Standing on turned supports with the original brass castors.

A lovely quality piece, with many uses in any room of the house.

In excellent antique condition.

Solid, sturdy and strong.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

fig 2. A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer.
fig 2. Regency Mahogany Whatnot Shelves

The dimensions are taken at highest, widest and deepest points.

Height-130.5cm.

Width-40.6cm.

Depth-40.5cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Height
130.5cm (51.38")
Width
40.6cm (15.98")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Whatnot Shelves to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1085495
Mersham Manor Antiques
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Specialists in fine english furniture

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Archive I A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Regency Mahogany Whatnot Shelves

Archive II A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. View II
Archive III A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. View III
Archive IV A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. View IV
Archive V A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. View V
Archive VI A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. View VI
Archive VII A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. View VIII
Archive IX A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. View IX
Archive X A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. View X
Archive XI A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer. View XI
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Mersham
Ashford
Kent
TN25 6NR
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 33
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A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer.
Regency Mahogany Whatnot Shelves
Ref: SA1085495
A tall, four-tiered Regency mahogany whatnot shelf featuring turned uprights, brass castors, and a single frieze drawer.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectShelving & Display Units
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned upright columns, Tiered open shelves, Frieze drawer with turned knobs, Brass castor feet
  • SizeH 130.5 cm (51 in) x W 40.6 cm (16 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A whatnot is an open piece of tiered shelving introduced in the late 18th century and widely popular during the Regency era, primarily used for displaying ornaments, books, and curiosities.

These pieces were typically constructed from high-grade tropical hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, featuring turned upright supports, multiple graduated shelves, and frequently incorporating a single drawer at the base or top.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawer construction, patination consistent with age, traditional timber shrinkage, and turned or reeded uprights characteristic of early 19th-century cabinet making.

A wooden tiered shelving unit functions effectively as a display piece in a living room or study, where it can be styled with curated stacks of books, ceramics, and small sculptures to add vertical interest.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the polished surface.
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