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19th Century Yew Wood Book Carrier
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19th Century Yew Wood Book Carrier

19th century
Sold 12 August 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

Charming 19th century yew wood book carrier. The three quarter gallery with shaped sides and decorative knulled edging. Raised on small bun feet.

Circa. 1825

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Antique Yew Book Carrier to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1155776
Dealers Internal Reference
7508
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Description
Charming 19th century yew wood book carrier. The three quarter gallery with shaped sides and decorative knulled edging. Raised on small bun feet.

Circa. 1825

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Antique Yew Book Carrier to the 19th Century.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155776
Dealers Internal Ref
7508
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A nineteenth-century yew wood book carrier featuring raised sides, a beaded border, and small turned feet, holding a selection of antique books. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A nineteenth-century yew wood book carrier featuring raised sides, a beaded border, and small turned feet, holding a selection of antique books. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Yew Wood Book Carrier

Archive II A nineteenth-century yew wood book carrier featuring raised sides, a beaded border, and small turned feet, holding a selection of antique books. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century yew wood book carrier featuring raised sides, a beaded border, and small turned feet, holding a selection of antique books. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century yew wood book carrier featuring raised sides, a beaded border, and small turned feet, holding a selection of antique books. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century yew wood book carrier featuring raised sides, a beaded border, and small turned feet, holding a selection of antique books. View V
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 143
Items Sold 3,149
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century yew wood book carrier featuring raised sides, a beaded border, and small turned feet, holding a selection of antique books.
19th century yew wood book carrier
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A nineteenth-century yew wood book carrier featuring raised sides, a beaded border, and small turned feet, holding a selection of antique books.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialYew wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned feet, Beaded edge moulding, Scrolled side panels
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

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Book carriers and troughs emerged in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to organise and transport portable volumes between desks, libraries, and reading rooms in large residences.

Cabinetmakers typically utilised durable native timbers such as yew, mahogany, oak, and walnut, often featuring turned feet and applied decorative moulding.

Authentic pieces exhibit period joinery techniques, natural timber patina, hand-turned elements, and appropriate wear consistent with nineteenth-century usage.

Position the piece on a desk, sideboard, or bookshelf to corral favourite vintage volumes, combining practical storage with classic aesthetic warmth.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying occasional quality beeswax to nourish the wood, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture.
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