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William IV Waterfall Bookcase in Mahogany
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£2,450
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William IV Waterfall Bookcase in Mahogany

19th century
For Sale by Spinka & Co
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St014 Fine quality William IV mahogany bookcase, having shaped upstand, waterfall shelf arrangement and a pair of panelled cupboard doors fitted with original working lock and a key and enclosing shelf, all standing on fluted bun feet. This antique bookcase retains its original finish which has been cleaned and waxed, all in home ready condition. c1830

H53.5? W45.5? D14?

H12? H13.5?-shelf space

F8.5? D10? D11.52-shelf depth

H137cm W115cm D35cm

H30cm H34cm-shelf space

D22cm D25cm D29cm-shelf depth

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this William IV Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09163309
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Turned gadrooned bun feet: typical pattern from the 1830s.
Four-panel framed backboard: traditional cabinetmaker's assembly of the period.
Graduated shelf tiers: classic Regency and William IV waterfall configuration.
Shelf surface wear and ink staining: natural signs of long domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1166187
Dealers Internal Reference
St014
Dealers Notes

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All our furniture has been restored in our workshop and is ready to use at home.

If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us on info@spinka.co or 07517940350 (00447517940350 what’s app).

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The furniture must arrive back to us in the same condition that it left us.

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Description
St014 Fine quality William IV mahogany bookcase, having shaped upstand, waterfall shelf arrangement and a pair of panelled cupboard doors fitted with original working lock and a key and enclosing shelf, all standing on fluted bun feet.
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This antique bookcase retains its original finish which has been cleaned and waxed, all in home ready condition.
Spinka & Co

c1830

H53.5? W45.5? D14?

H12? H13.5?-shelf space

F8.5? D10? D11.52-shelf depth

H137cm W115cm D35cm

H30cm H34cm-shelf space

D22cm D25cm D29cm-shelf depth

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this William IV Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09163309
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Turned gadrooned bun feet: typical pattern from the 1830s.
Four-panel framed backboard: traditional cabinetmaker's assembly of the period.
Graduated shelf tiers: classic Regency and William IV waterfall configuration.
Shelf surface wear and ink staining: natural signs of long domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166187
Dealers Internal Ref
St014
Spinka & Co
Spinka & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019
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Trade Associations

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Archive I A William IV mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring open graduated upper shelves above a panelled double-door cupboard base resting on turned feet.

William IV Waterfall Bookcase in Mahogany

Archive II A William IV mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring open graduated upper shelves above a panelled double-door cupboard base resting on turned feet. View II
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Archive VI A William IV mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring open graduated upper shelves above a panelled double-door cupboard base resting on turned feet. View VI
Archive VII A William IV mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring open graduated upper shelves above a panelled double-door cupboard base resting on turned feet. View VII
Archive VIII A William IV mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring open graduated upper shelves above a panelled double-door cupboard base resting on turned feet. View VIII
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Archive X A William IV mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring open graduated upper shelves above a panelled double-door cupboard base resting on turned feet. View X
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A William IV mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring open graduated upper shelves above a panelled double-door cupboard base resting on turned feet.
William IV Waterfall Bookcase in Mahogany
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGraduated open shelves, Waterfall profile, Twin panelled cupboard doors, Turned feet
  • SizeH 137 cm (54 in) x W 115 cm (45 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This nineteenth-century William IV waterfall bookcase belongs in a gentleman's library or study, standing 137 cm high, 115 cm wide, and 35 cm deep. The piece is constructed from mahogany in a warm brown colour with a cleaned and waxed original finish, displaying graduated open upper shelves and a shaped upstand. A pair of twin panelled cupboard doors encloses an internal shelf, secured by an original working lock with a key and a hanging red tassel handle. The lower cabinet rests on turned bun feet. The upper section holds various books with colourful spines and a decorative wooden box, while the middle shelf displays a neat row of books with red and gilt spines. The entire mahogany structure features clean vertical dividers, simple stepped mouldings along the open tiers, and solid panel frames on the lower doors. It serves as a practical storage unit for books and display items in a home setting today.

FAQs

Produced during the reign of King William IV, waterfall bookcases feature open shelves that recede in depth from bottom to top, creating a cascading profile, frequently set above an enclosed cupboard base.

Cabinetmakers during this period predominantly utilised solid mahogany and rich mahogany veneers, featuring hand-dovetailed joints, panelled cupboard doors, and turned feet.

Look for signs of period craftsmanship such as hand-cut dovetails on drawers, hand-planed back panels, period brassware, and authentic patina or natural oxidisation on the timber.

Integrate the piece into a contemporary study or living area by styling books vertically and horizontally alongside ceramics across the open shelves, using the cupboard below for concealed storage.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to protect the wood and retain its lustre.
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