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19th Century English Rosewood Bookcase
JMR Antiques
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19th Century English Rosewood Bookcase

19th century
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Description

A superb quality English early 19th century bookcase.

Almost certainly by Gillows, with original leather dust covers and brass inlay

Measures:

94cm high

137cm wide

34cm deep

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JMR Antiques has dated this 19th Century Rosewood Bookcase to the Regency era.

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SA1140026
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Description
A superb quality English early 19th century bookcase.

Almost certainly by Gillows, with original leather dust covers and brass inlay

Measures:

94cm high

137cm wide

34cm deep

Date of Manufacture

JMR Antiques has dated this 19th Century Rosewood Bookcase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1140026
JMR Antiques
JMR Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018
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A 19th-century low rosewood bookcase featuring twin glazed doors flanked by spiral columns and decorated with brass rosette mounts.
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Downend Business Park
North Street
Bristol
BS16 5SE
United Kingdom
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Location: Downend Business Park , North Street , Bristol , BS16 5SE, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century low rosewood bookcase featuring twin glazed doors flanked by spiral columns and decorated with brass rosette mounts.
19th Century English Rosewood Bookcase
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A 19th-century low rosewood bookcase featuring twin glazed doors flanked by spiral columns and decorated with brass rosette mounts.
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During the 19th century, low glazed bookcases were designed to store literary volumes while offering a low-profile top surface for displaying decorative items, often featuring classical proportions, spiral columns, and metal mounts.

Craftsmen typically utilised rich rosewood veneers over solid timber carcasses, incorporating hand-cut joinery, glass panel doors, brass decorative mounts, and interior shelf trims made from stamped leather or cloth.

Authentic pieces exhibit dense grain patterns with distinctive dark streaks, natural surface oxidation, hand-turned carved column details, and period-correct brass hardware showing light patination.

Position the cabinet along a living room or hallway wall, pairing the deep wood tones with muted wall colours and styling the top surface with modern artwork or modern ceramic vessels to balance classical and contemporary elements.

Dust the surfaces regularly using a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically, ensuring the furniture remains situated away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping or veneer fading.
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