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Victorian Walnut & Inlaid Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 8 May 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A late Victorian walnut and inlaid open bookcase, the rectangular shaped top having a moulded edge above the marquetry inlaid frieze. The stiles having good cast brass 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…41.5’’/ 105.5cm.Width…30.5’’/ 77.5cm. Depth…12.75’’/ 32.5cm. Interior Shelf Depth…9.25’’/ 23.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1137946
Dealers Internal Reference
24750
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A late Victorian walnut and inlaid open bookcase, the rectangular shaped top having a moulded edge above the marquetry inlaid frieze. The stiles having good cast brass 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…41.5’’/ 105.5cm.Width…30.5’’/ 77.5cm. Depth…12.75’’/ 32.5cm. Interior Shelf Depth…9.25’’/ 23.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1137946
Dealers Internal Ref
24750
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring inlaid marquetry friezes and decorative ormolu mounts along the upright stiles.
Victorian Walnut & Inlaid Open Bookcase
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A Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring inlaid marquetry friezes and decorative ormolu mounts along the upright stiles.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Ormolu, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Ormolu mounts, Plinth base
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in) x W 77.5 cm (31 in) x D 32.5 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Victorian furniture spans the reign of Queen Victoria, encompassing a revival of historical styles such as Gothic, Elizabethan, and Rococo, alongside the later aesthetic movement, characterised by dark woods, intricate carving, and decorative inlay.

Victorian bookcases were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, frequently accented with fruitwood marquetry, brass mounts, and glazed or open-fronted shelving designs.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, traditional finishes like shellac or French polish, and aged brass hardware without modern machine marks.

Integrating a period bookcase into contemporary spaces involves balancing traditional wood tones with minimalist decor, using the shelving to display curated objects, art, and books to create a layered, textured focal point.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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