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Georgian Ebonised Whatnot
Baggott & Co.
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Georgian Ebonised Whatnot

18th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

Georgian ebonised whatnot

Ring turned and baluster columns support three tiers, the lower tier with drawer

below. Stands upon tapered turned legs that terminate with original brass cups

and castors.

English, circa 1800-1830

122cm H, 48cm W, 38cm D.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Ebonised Tier Whatnot to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1139878
Dealers Internal Reference
BCSL5560
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
Georgian ebonised whatnot

Ring turned and baluster columns support three tiers, the lower tier with drawer

below. Stands upon tapered turned legs that terminate with original brass cups

and castors.

English, circa 1800-1830

122cm H, 48cm W, 38cm D.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Ebonised Tier Whatnot to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139878
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL5560
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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A three-tiered Georgian ebonised wood whatnot featuring turned support columns, top corner finials, a lower drawer with twin knob handles, and brass castors.
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Archive I A three-tiered Georgian ebonised wood whatnot featuring turned support columns, top corner finials, a lower drawer with twin knob handles, and brass castors.

Georgian ebonised whatnot

Archive II A three-tiered Georgian ebonised wood whatnot featuring turned support columns, top corner finials, a lower drawer with twin knob handles, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A three-tiered Georgian ebonised wood whatnot featuring turned support columns, top corner finials, a lower drawer with twin knob handles, and brass castors. View III
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Telephone 07881 823 369
Location
Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2019
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A three-tiered Georgian ebonised wood whatnot featuring turned support columns, top corner finials, a lower drawer with twin knob handles, and brass castors.
Georgian ebonised whatnot
Ref: SA1139878
A three-tiered Georgian ebonised wood whatnot featuring turned support columns, top corner finials, a lower drawer with twin knob handles, and brass castors.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Originating in late 18th-century Britain during the Georgian period, the whatnot was developed as a lightweight, open-tiered stand used to display books, ornaments, and collected curiosities in drawing rooms and parlours.

Georgian cabinetmakers often utilised dense hardwoods such as oak, beech, or mahogany, applying ebonised stains and polishes made from iron filings, vinegar, or logwood extract to achieve a deep black finish that imitated rare ebony wood.

Authentic Georgian examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, hand-turned posts, period brass castors, and natural age-related wear to the original finish, particularly along the edges and handles.

An ebonised whatnot serves as an architectural contrast against light or neutral walls, providing functional vertical display space for ceramics, books, or house plants in living rooms, hallways, or home offices.

Maintain ebonised timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the grain, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive chemicals that can erode the historic stained layer.
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