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Antique C.1900 Fine Quality Walnut Bookcase – Adjustable Display Shelves
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,797     $1,951
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Antique C.1900 Fine Quality Walnut Bookcase – Adjustable Display Shelves

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique c.1900 Fine Quality Walnut Bookcase – Adjustable Display Shelves with Ormolu Brass Grille Doors

A rare and decorative late 19th to early 20th-century walnut bookcase, c.1900, showcasing fine craftsmanship, clean lines, and elegant proportions. This sophisticated piece combines decorative appeal with practical storage, making it a versatile addition to both traditional and eclectic interiors.

Features & Craftsmanship

Well-constructed in walnut with no loose joints or evidence of woodworm

Patinated ormolu brass grillework doors for a refined, decorative finish

Adjustable display shelves, ideal for books, collectables, or decorative pieces

Warm, aged walnut patina enhances its period charm

Dimensions

Overall: 117cm (W) x 32cm (D) x 149cm (H)

Adjustable Shelves: 104cm (W) x 22.5cm (D)

Condition Report

In very good antique condition. Displays minor historic knocks, marks, wear, repairs, and alterations consistent with genuine age and use. A couple of historic cracks to the top have been historically glued, filled, and stabilised.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8751

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive UK and worldwide door-to-door delivery available

A fine opportunity to acquire a rare walnut bookcase with ormolu brass grillework doors and adjustable shelving—combining functionality with timeless decorative appeal.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Walnut Display Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1162106
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8751
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique c.1900 Fine Quality Walnut Bookcase – Adjustable Display Shelves with Ormolu Brass Grille Doors

A rare and decorative late 19th to early 20th-century walnut bookcase, c.1900, showcasing fine craftsmanship, clean lines, and elegant proportions.

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This sophisticated piece combines decorative appeal with practical storage, making it a versatile addition to both traditional and eclectic interiors.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. An antique walnut double-door bookcase with diamond brass wire lattice panels, adjustable shelves, and a shaped top cornice.
fig 1. Antique C.1900 Fine Quality Walnut Bookcase – Adjustable Display Shelves

Features & Craftsmanship

Well-constructed in walnut with no loose joints or evidence of woodworm

Patinated ormolu brass grillework doors for a refined, decorative finish

Adjustable display shelves, ideal for books, collectables, or decorative pieces

fig 2. An antique walnut double-door bookcase with diamond brass wire lattice panels, adjustable shelves, and a shaped top cornice.
fig 2. Antique C.1900 Fine Quality Walnut Bookcase – Adjustable Display Shelves

Warm, aged walnut patina enhances its period charm

Dimensions

Overall: 117cm (W) x 32cm (D) x 149cm (H)

Adjustable Shelves: 104cm (W) x 22.5cm (D)

Condition Report

In very good antique condition. Displays minor historic knocks, marks, wear, repairs, and alterations consistent with genuine age and use. A couple of historic cracks to the top have been historically glued, filled, and stabilised.

fig 3. An antique walnut double-door bookcase with diamond brass wire lattice panels, adjustable shelves, and a shaped top cornice.
fig 3. Antique C.1900 Fine Quality Walnut Bookcase – Adjustable Display Shelves

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8751

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive UK and worldwide door-to-door delivery available

A fine opportunity to acquire a rare walnut bookcase with ormolu brass grillework doors and adjustable shelving—combining functionality with timeless decorative appeal.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Walnut Display Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162106
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8751
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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An antique walnut double-door bookcase with diamond brass wire lattice panels, adjustable shelves, and a shaped top cornice.
Antique c.1900 Fine Quality Walnut Bookcase – Adjustable Display Shelves
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An antique walnut double-door bookcase with diamond brass wire lattice panels, adjustable shelves, and a shaped top cornice.
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Popular around the turn of the 20th century, these bookcases feature classical proportions, rich walnut timber grain, and brass mesh door panels inspired by 18th-century English library furniture.

Cabinetmakers constructed these pieces using solid walnut timber framing, fitted with woven brass wire grilles, steel or brass hinges, and adjustable solid wood internal shelving.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-fitted joinery, natural timber grain variations, light oxidisation on the brass wire mesh, solid wood backboards, and traditional shelf support slots along the interior sides.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall in a study or living area, utilizing the enclosed shelves to arrange volumes of literature alongside ceramics or art objects.

Dust the wood surfaces regularly with a microfibre cloth, apply a natural beeswax polish annually along the timber grain, and gently clean the brass mesh lattice using a soft-bristled brush.
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