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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Bookcase Cabinet
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Bookcase Cabinet

19th century
Sold 7 October 2025 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid ormolu mounted bookcase cabinet having a quality moulded cornice above a pair of pretty burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelves with original velvet lining flanked by ornate ormolu mounts above a cupboard base with a shaped marquetry inlaid frieze. Two burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid doors opening to reveal a shelf interior with original velvet lining flanked by quality ornate ormolu mounts, kingwood crossbanding and fantastic burr walnut painted sides standing on a shaped burr walnut plinth base with

original keys

H 218.5 x W 137.5 x D 47cm

Date 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
218.5cm (86.02")
Width
137.5cm (54.13")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157464
Dealers Internal Reference
1433
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid ormolu mounted bookcase cabinet having a quality moulded cornice above a pair of pretty burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelves with original velvet lining flanked by ornate ormolu mounts above a cupboard base with a shaped marquetry inlaid frieze. Two burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid doors opening to reveal a shelf interior with original velvet lining flanked by quality ornate ormolu mounts, kingwood crossbanding and fantastic burr walnut painted sides standing on a shaped burr walnut plinth base with

original keys

H 218.5 x W 137.5 x D 47cm

Date 1860

Height
218.5cm (86.02")
Width
137.5cm (54.13")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157464
Dealers Internal Ref
1433
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Bookcase Cabinet

Archive II An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View II
Archive III An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View III
Archive IV An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View IV
Archive V An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View V
Archive VI An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View VI
Archive VII An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View VII
Archive VIII An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View VIII
Archive IX An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View IX
Archive X An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View X
Archive XI An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View XI
Archive XII An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View XII
Archive XIII An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View XIII
Archive XIV An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View XIV
Archive XV An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View XV
Archive XVI An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View XVI
Archive XVII An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View XVII
Archive XVIII An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View XVIII
Archive XIX An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts. View XIX
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An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Bookcase Cabinet
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An upright Victorian burr walnut two-tier bookcase featuring glass doors on top, solid panel doors below, and intricate floral marquetry with gilt ormolu mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Fruitwood, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Ormolu mounts, Glazed arched doors, Burr walnut veneer
  • SizeH 218.5 cm (86 in) x W 137.5 cm (54 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

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Burr walnut became highly fashionable during the Victorian era due to its distinctive, swirling grain patterns, which were prized by cabinet-makers for high-end parlour and library pieces.

These pieces typically utilized a softwood or mahogany carcass veneered with thin slices of burr walnut, accented with hand-cut floral marquetry, fire-gilded ormolu mounts, and hand-fitted glass panels.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut wood veneers with natural color variations, traditional dovetail joints on internal drawers, hand-beveled glass, and genuine brass or bronze ormolu mounts showing age-appropriate oxidisation.

Pairing this ornate piece with neutral walls, minimalist modern lighting, and curated arrangements of books and objects helps balance its historical weight and allows the rich wood grain to stand out as a focal point.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent veneer cracking, and periodically feed the wood with high-quality microcrystalline wax, avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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