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Stunning Victorian Walnut Bookcase.
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Philip Hunt Antiques

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Stunning Victorian Walnut Bookcase.

19th century
Description

Stunning Victorian Walnut Bookcase.

This Quality Bookcase having a Plinth Base above this there are 2 Doors with Wonderful Carved Decoration.

The Top of the bookcase Having an Unusual Feature, the Glazed Door is on a Sliding Mechanism to allow the Door to Slide Left or Right.

Behind the Door are Adjustable Shelves with Leather Detail.

The Top of the Door Having Quality Carvings which are also Repeated on the Cornice.

Very Good Quality and presented in good condition.

Comes in 2 Sections.

Size:

Height 94" (239cm)

Width 48" (122cm)

Depth 19" (48cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129753
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LP83-19
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Stunning Victorian Walnut Bookcase.
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This Quality Bookcase having a Plinth Base above this there are 2 Doors with Wonderful Carved Decoration.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The Top of the bookcase Having an Unusual Feature, the Glazed Door is on a Sliding Mechanism to allow the Door to Slide Left or Right.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Victorian burr walnut bookcase featuring a carved pediment, glazed upper door, and openwork fretwork lower cupboard doors.
fig 1. Stunning Victorian Walnut Bookcase.

Behind the Door are Adjustable Shelves with Leather Detail.

The Top of the Door Having Quality Carvings which are also Repeated on the Cornice.

Very Good Quality and presented in good condition.

Comes in 2 Sections.

Size:

Height 94" (239cm)

Width 48" (122cm)

Depth 19" (48cm)

Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129753
Dealers Internal Ref
LP83-19
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A nineteenth-century Victorian burr walnut bookcase featuring a carved pediment, glazed upper door, and openwork fretwork lower cupboard doors.
Stunning Victorian Walnut Bookcase.
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A nineteenth-century Victorian burr walnut bookcase featuring a carved pediment, glazed upper door, and openwork fretwork lower cupboard doors.
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Victorian walnut furniture gained immense popularity during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, characterised by rich figure, dark honey to deep chocolate tones, and elaborate hand-carved detailing inspired by revived Gothic, Rococo, and Renaissance styles.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid walnut and walnut veneers, often incorporating burr walnut panels, glass panes, adjustable wooden shelves, and hand-carved fretwork or pediments.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware, secondary timber linings such as pine or oak, and natural surface patination or subtle crazing within the original French polish finish.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral backdrop to highlight the timber figure, filling the shelves with curated ceramics, art books, and decorative glassware alongside traditional literature.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the cabinet away from direct sunlight and central heating sources.
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