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Antique. Victorian Gothic Catved Oak Tall Narrow Bookcase on Cabinet C1880
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Antique. Victorian Gothic Catved Oak Tall Narrow Bookcase on Cabinet C1880

19th century
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Antique Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Tall Narrow Bookcase on Cabinet and dating from around 1880. Constructed from quality oak it has a canopy top with deep gadrooned frieze with carved lion mask to each end this is above a further carved frieze with carved figure to each end and with carved sides. It has a single leaded glass door with original brass handle and escutcheon. Internally there are three fully adjustable original shelves. It has a moulded edge to the base above a single oak lined drawer with brass handles and to each side with carved lion mask handles . To each side is a carved figure leading to carved sides. It has a single door with geometrically moulded panels and with brass handle and with a single internal shelf .

It is raised on a plinth base and the top s parates for ease of transporting.

MEASURES: 91” HIGH TO TOP X (41” high to base)X 20” DEEP X 36” WIDE & INTERNAL DEPTH TO TOP10”

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1105323
Dealers Internal Reference
W3421/4.11
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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
Antique Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Tall Narrow Bookcase on Cabinet and dating from around 1880. Constructed from quality oak it has a canopy top with deep gadrooned frieze with carved lion mask to each end this is above a further carved frieze with carved figure to each end and with carved sides. It has a single leaded glass door with original brass handle and escutcheon. Internally there are three fully adjustable original shelves.
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It has a moulded edge to the base above a single oak lined drawer with brass handles and to each side with carved lion mask handles.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

. To each side is a carved figure leading to carved sides. It has a single door with geometrically moulded panels and with brass handle and with a single internal shelf .

fig 1. A tall, narrow Victorian Gothic carved oak bookcase cabinet featuring a single glazed door above a geometric panelled lower cupboard door.
fig 1. Antique. Victorian Gothic Catved Oak Tall Narrow Bookcase on Cabinet C1880

It is raised on a plinth base and the top s parates for ease of transporting.

MEASURES: 91” HIGH TO TOP X (41” high to base)X 20” DEEP X 36” WIDE & INTERNAL DEPTH TO TOP10”

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

fig 2. A tall, narrow Victorian Gothic carved oak bookcase cabinet featuring a single glazed door above a geometric panelled lower cupboard door.
fig 2. Antique. Victorian Gothic Catved Oak Tall Narrow Bookcase on Cabinet C1880

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105323
Dealers Internal Ref
W3421/4.11
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
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A tall, narrow Victorian Gothic carved oak bookcase cabinet featuring a single glazed door above a geometric panelled lower cupboard door.
ANTIQUE. VICTORIAN GOTHIC CATVED OAK TALL NARROW BOOKCASE ON CABINET C1880
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A tall, narrow Victorian Gothic carved oak bookcase cabinet featuring a single glazed door above a geometric panelled lower cupboard door.
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Produced during the mid-to-late 19th century, Victorian Gothic Revival furniture drew inspiration from medieval architecture, featuring architectural mouldings, heavy timber construction, and detailed relief carvings.

Cabinetmakers primarily constructed these pieces using solid European oak, incorporating hand-cut joinery, leaded glass panes, and cast brass or iron fittings.

Authentic examples demonstrate hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-planed back panels, mortise and tenon joints, and natural patination across the wood surfaces.

Positioning a tall oak bookcase against a neutral backdrop highlights its dark timber finish and vertical proportions, allowing it to function as a focal point for displaying books or collection pieces.

Dusting with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically helps preserve the finish, while keeping the item away from central heating sources prevents moisture loss in the timber.
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