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Substantial Carved Oak Green Man Open Bookcase
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Substantial Carved Oak Green Man Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 March 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Substantial carved oak green man open bookcase having three adjustable shelves with carved detail to the top and front , with panelled sides , raised on a plinth base .

Height

123 cm / 48 "

Width

91.5 cm / 36 "

Depth

32.5 cm / 13"

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Bookcase to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Reference Numbers
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SA1089740
Dealers Internal Reference
377881
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Description
Substantial carved oak green man open bookcase having three adjustable shelves with carved detail to the top and front , with panelled sides , raised on a plinth base .

Height

123 cm / 48 "

Width

91.5 cm / 36 "

fig 1. An antique open oak bookcase featuring intricate hand-carved foliate patterns and a central Green Man mask on the frieze.
fig 1. Substantial Carved Oak Green Man Open Bookcase

Depth

32.5 cm / 13"

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Bookcase to the 1900s.

Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089740
Dealers Internal Ref
377881
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,481
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An antique open oak bookcase featuring intricate hand-carved foliate patterns and a central Green Man mask on the frieze.
Substantial Carved Oak Green Man Open Bookcase
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An antique open oak bookcase featuring intricate hand-carved foliate patterns and a central Green Man mask on the frieze.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGreen man carving, Foliate scrolls, Fluted pilasters
  • SizeH 123 cm (48 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 32.5 cm (13 in)

FAQs

The Green Man is a sculptural motif depicting a face surrounded by or made from leaves and vines, symbolising rebirth and the cycle of nature, which experienced a major revival during the Gothic Revival and Victorian periods.

Authentic period bookcases are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn English or European oak, utilising traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut dovetails, and pegged frames without modern metal fixings.

Authenticity is identified by examining the timber grain, tool marks indicating hand-chiselling on carved elements, natural patination and wear consistent with age, and the presence of period-appropriate backboards and fixings.

Pair the piece with neutral walls, contemporary minimalist lighting, and curated arrangements of books and objects to balance the heavy visual weight and ornate craftsmanship against clean, modern lines.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and nourish the wood periodically using traditional beeswax to preserve the natural patina.
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