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Victorian Walnut & Inlaid Open Bookcase
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Victorian Walnut & Inlaid Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 15 February 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A late Victorian walnut and inlaid open bookcase, the rectangular shaped top having 2 inlaid boxwood lines above the marquetry inlaid frieze. The stiles having good cast gilded mounts with conforming marquetry inlay. The interior with 2 shelves and the whole raised on a shaped plinth with cross grain mouldings. Condition- Very good. Dimensions:- Height…40.5’’/ 103cm.Width…29.5’’/ 75cm. Depth…12.5’’/ 32cm. Interior Shelf Depth…9.5’’/ 24cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1111315
Dealers Internal Reference
24667
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Description
A late Victorian walnut and inlaid open bookcase, the rectangular shaped top having 2 inlaid boxwood lines above the marquetry inlaid frieze. The stiles having good cast gilded mounts with conforming marquetry inlay. The interior with 2 shelves and the whole raised on a shaped plinth with cross grain mouldings. Condition- Very good. Dimensions:- Height…40.5’’/ 103cm.Width…29.5’’/ 75cm. Depth…12.5’’/ 32cm. Interior Shelf Depth…9.5’’/ 24cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1111315
Dealers Internal Ref
24667
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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Verified Since Sep 2010
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An antique walnut open bookcase featuring brass mounts, inlaid marquetry details, and three open shelves.
Victorian Walnut & Inlaid Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1111315
An antique walnut open bookcase featuring brass mounts, inlaid marquetry details, and three open shelves.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Brass mounts, Plinth base, Column pilasters
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Victorian furniture spans the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901) and encompasses various revivals, often characterised by rich timbers like walnut and mahogany, intricate marquetry, and classical brass or gilt mounts.

Period bookcases were typically constructed from solid hardwoods or softwoods veneered with figured timbers such as walnut or burr walnut, featuring dovetail joints and hand-cut shelving.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-finished timber patination, natural ageing of the wood and hardware, and construction methods consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet-making practices.

Pair the warm tones of period wood with neutral walls, balancing the shelving with a curated mix of vertical book stacks, framed artwork, and minimalist ceramics to bridge traditional and modern design.

Keep wooden furniture out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent warping, and periodically feed the timber with quality beeswax polish while avoiding silicone-based sprays.
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