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A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bookcases with Ormolu Mounts
Yeats Country Antiques
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A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bookcases with Ormolu Mounts

19th century
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A very rare pair of 19th Century well figured walnut bookcases of exceptional quality, finely hand carved and of neat proportions with beautifully rich patination, grain and fitted with well cast ormolu mounts throughout. The moulded top of rectangular form is fitted with a decorative 3/4 pierced gallery grille above an elegantly simple frieze with fabulous ormolu boarder detail comprising of lambs tongue and rope twist motif detail. Raised over an open shelved three tier section with a further shelf available for both bookcases if required. Flanked with a pair of striking classical figural ormolu appointments to the side supports featuring the head and bust of a beautiful royal female in full royal dress with scroll, flowerhead, shell and foliate motifs to the top and a further arrangement of acanthus, scroll and foliate detail to the bottom. Supported on platform plinth base with a gorgeous ormolu lambs tongue trim.

There is a spare shelf for each bookcase.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111.7cm (43.98")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
26.7cm (10.51")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these Pair Ormolu Open Bookcases to the 19th Century.

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SA1156603
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A4022
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Description
A very rare pair of 19th Century well figured walnut bookcases of exceptional quality, finely hand carved and of neat proportions with beautifully rich patination, grain and fitted with well cast ormolu mounts throughout. The moulded top of rectangular form is fitted with a decorative 3/4 pierced gallery grille above an elegantly simple frieze with fabulous ormolu boarder detail comprising of lambs tongue and rope twist motif detail.
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Raised over an open shelved three tier section with a further shelf available for both bookcases if required.
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Flanked with a pair of striking classical figural ormolu appointments to the side supports featuring the head and bust of a beautiful royal female in full royal dress with scroll, flowerhead, shell and foliate motifs to the top and a further arrangement of acanthus, scroll and foliate detail to the bottom. Supported on platform plinth base with a gorgeous ormolu lambs tongue trim.

There is a spare shelf for each bookcase.

Height
111.7cm (43.98")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
26.7cm (10.51")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these Pair Ormolu Open Bookcases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156603
Dealers Internal Ref
A4022
Yeats Country Antiques
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A matching pair of 19th-century narrow open wooden bookcases decorated with gilded bronze caryatid mounts and lower corner accents.
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Bookcases from this era frequently feature neoclassical architectural proportions, open tier shelving, and symmetrical silhouettes. Design elements often incorporate classical motifs such as caryatids, acanthus leaves, and pilasters executed in gilded bronze or brass mounts set against dark wood veneers.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, selected for their grain pattern and deep colour. The decorative appliques were typically cast in bronze or brass and finished using fire-gilding (ormolu) techniques to create durable, lustrous metal detailing.

Authentic period ormolu mounts exhibit hand-chased surface details, precise casting marks on the reverse, and minor unevenness associated with historical hand-finishing. The gilded finish typically displays subtle wear or oxidisation in crevices rather than uniform modern electroplated brightness.

A symmetrical pair works effectively when flanking a architectural feature such as a fireplace, doorway, or large window. Placing contemporary artwork above or arranging curated decorative objects alongside traditional leather-bound volumes bridges classic and modern aesthetics.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfiber cloth, applying a neutral beeswax polish occasionally along the wood grain. Avoid applying chemical solvents or abrasive metal polishes directly to the gilt mounts, as this can strip the delicate historical gilding.
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