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Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian
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Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian

19th century
Sold 24 March 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Our Stock # 25016

This is an antique large volume book trough. An English, walnut country house library bookrest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Superior proportion book rest, for keeping larger volumes at hand

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest

Deep caramel hues accentuate the form

Accommodates large reference titles or a broad collection of novels

This is a delightful antique large volume book trough, with a generous proportion well suited to presenting reference books. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 91cm (35.75'')

Max Depth: 26cm (10.25'')

Max Height: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Internal Width: 86.5cm (34'')

Internal Depth: 12cm (4.75'')

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Our Ref: 25016

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Book Trough to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119891
Dealers Internal Reference
25016
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Description
Our Stock # 25016

This is an antique large volume book trough. An English, walnut country house library bookrest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Superior proportion book rest, for keeping larger volumes at hand

fig 1. A dark wood antique book trough featuring angled sides and a rectangular base against a neutral grey background.
fig 1. Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest

Deep caramel hues accentuate the form

Accommodates large reference titles or a broad collection of novels

“
This is a delightful antique large volume book trough, with a generous proportion well suited to presenting reference books.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home.

fig 2. A dark wood antique book trough featuring angled sides and a rectangular base against a neutral grey background.
fig 2. Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 91cm (35.75'')

Max Depth: 26cm (10.25'')

Max Height: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Internal Width: 86.5cm (34'')

Internal Depth: 12cm (4.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 3. A dark wood antique book trough featuring angled sides and a rectangular base against a neutral grey background.
fig 3. Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 25016

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Book Trough to the Victorian era.

Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119891
Dealers Internal Ref
25016
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A dark wood antique book trough featuring angled sides and a rectangular base against a neutral grey background.
Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAngled side panels, Raised retaining lip, Exposed wood grain
  • SizeH 22.5 cm (9 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Book troughs gained popularity during the Victorian era as libraries and reading rooms expanded in domestic residences, serving as functional holders for large volumes and folios on desks and tables.

Traditional pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring joined panels, dovetailed or pegged construction, and hand-finished surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, natural timber ageing, subtle tool marks, and appropriate patination rather than uniform machine finishing.

This piece can be placed upon a desk, console table, or bookshelf to organise reading material, adding functional warmth and historical character to contemporary spaces.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically nourish the wood with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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