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Late Victorian Open Front Bookcase
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Late Victorian Open Front Bookcase

19th century
Sold 17 February 2025 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Late Victorian open front bookcase.

Adjustable shelves.

Good original condition.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1114216
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Description
Late Victorian open front bookcase.

Adjustable shelves.

Good original condition.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1114216
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A dark wooden late Victorian open front bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a vertical planked backboard. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark wooden late Victorian open front bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a vertical planked backboard. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late Victorian Open Front Bookcase

Archive II A dark wooden late Victorian open front bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a vertical planked backboard. View II
Archive III A dark wooden late Victorian open front bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a vertical planked backboard. View III
Archive IV A dark wooden late Victorian open front bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a vertical planked backboard. View IV
Archive V A dark wooden late Victorian open front bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a vertical planked backboard. View V
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 644
Items Sold 5,090
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Location: Warpsgrove, Nr Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RW, United Kingdom
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A dark wooden late Victorian open front bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a vertical planked backboard.
Late Victorian open front bookcase
Ref: SA1114216
A dark wooden late Victorian open front bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a vertical planked backboard.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPine, Hardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOpen shelving, Planked backboard, Simple moulded cornice, Adjustable shelf tracks
  • SizeH 123 cm (48 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

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Late Victorian bookcases typically reflect a shift towards functionalism and practicality, often featuring simpler lines compared to earlier ornate periods, while maintaining traditional timber construction and durable finishes.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently incorporating pine for internal shelving and backboards.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, tongue-and-groove backboards, natural timber ageing, and tool marks consistent with late nineteenth-century workshop practices.

This piece can be integrated into contemporary spaces by contrasting its dark wood tones against neutral walls, using it to display curated book collections, ceramics, and sculptural objects.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the wood surface.
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