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Tall Narrow Oak Open Bookcase
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Worboys Antiques

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    Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.
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Tall Narrow Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 March 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Tall narrow oak open bookcase having four fixed shelves with a curved top , raised on side brackets . The shelf dimensions are 35 cm wide , 17.5 cm deep and from the bottom upwards 30 cm high , 22.5 cm high , 22.5 cm high and at the top 17.5 cm high .

Height

127.5 cm / 50 "

Width

38.5 cm / 15 "

Depth

19 cm / 7 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Tall Narrow Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127.5cm (50.20")
Width
38.5cm (15.16")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125513
Dealers Internal Reference
378085
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Description
Tall narrow oak open bookcase having four fixed shelves with a curved top , raised on side brackets . The shelf dimensions are 35 cm wide , 17.5 cm deep and from the bottom upwards 30 cm high , 22.5 cm high , 22.5 cm high and at the top 17.5 cm high .
fig 1. A tall, narrow, open wooden bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves and a curved top crest in a medium brown oak finish.
fig 1. Tall Narrow Oak Open Bookcase

Height

127.5 cm / 50 "

Width

38.5 cm / 15 "

Depth

19 cm / 7 "

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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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Tall Narrow Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

Height
127.5cm (50.20")
Width
38.5cm (15.16")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125513
Dealers Internal Ref
378085
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
Location
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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A tall, narrow, open wooden bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves and a curved top crest in a medium brown oak finish.
Tall Narrow Oak Open Bookcase
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A tall, narrow, open wooden bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves and a curved top crest in a medium brown oak finish.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsArched top crest, Open front shelves, Straight vertical sides
  • SizeH 127.5 cm (50 in) x W 38.5 cm (15 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

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Freestanding bookcases evolved from enclosed cupboards and wall-mounted shelves as books became more accessible and produced in greater quantities during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Traditional bookcases are typically constructed from solid oak, utilizing dovetailed joints, tongue-and-groove backboards, and hand-planed timber to ensure structural integrity.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber shrinkage, hand-cut joinery marks, period-appropriate backboards, and consistent patination accumulated through age and use.

Balance collections of books with decorative objects, artwork, and ceramics, varying heights and grouping items in odd numbers to create a curated display.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a dry, lint-free cloth, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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