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A Rosewood Whatnot of Superior Quality
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Rosewood Whatnot of Superior Quality

19th century
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A whatnot of superior quality. In lovely rosewood with crisply turned supports and retaining its original castors, wooden knobs and polish with a good colour. In very good condition. 1470mm high, 480mm wide and 390mm deep. English. Circa 1850.

Physical Dimensions
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Rosewood Whatnot Stand to the 1850s.

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SA1153494
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Description
A whatnot of superior quality.
In lovely rosewood with crisply turned supports and retaining its original castors, wooden knobs and polish with a good colour.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

In very good condition. 1470mm high, 480mm wide and 390mm deep. English. Circa 1850.

Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Rosewood Whatnot Stand to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153494
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. Profile Page

Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A tall four-tier antique rosewood whatnot featuring slender turned upright supports, a spindle divider shelf, a lower drawer, and brass castors.
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Warren Farm Stables
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A tall four-tier antique rosewood whatnot featuring slender turned upright supports, a spindle divider shelf, a lower drawer, and brass castors.
A Rosewood Whatnot Of Superior Quality
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A tall four-tier antique rosewood whatnot featuring slender turned upright supports, a spindle divider shelf, a lower drawer, and brass castors.
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Originating in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a whatnot is an open-tiered piece of furniture constructed to display books, ornaments, or sheet music.

These pieces were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as rosewood, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring hand-turned spindles, drawer bases, and brass castors.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural dark wood graining with rich reddish undertones, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, natural oxidisation on brass hardware, and hand-lathed columns.

Place the unit in a quiet reading corner, entryway, or living space to present framed photos, small ceramics, bound volumes, or indoor greenery across its open shelves.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth, applying natural beeswax polish along the grain annually, and keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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