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Set of William IV Rosewood Wall Shelves
Georgian Antiques
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Set of William IV Rosewood Wall Shelves

18th century
Description

Circa 1840. An unusual and stylish set of rosewood shelves, the top with a 3/4 pierced gallery, with three shelves each supported on scrolling uprights all with a polished back, the shelves taper in-depth from top to bottom.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these William IV Rosewood Wall Shelves to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168177
Dealers Internal Reference
111
Description
Circa 1840. An unusual and stylish set of rosewood shelves, the top with a 3/4 pierced gallery, with three shelves each supported on scrolling uprights all with a polished back, the shelves taper in-depth from top to bottom.
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these William IV Rosewood Wall Shelves to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168177
Dealers Internal Ref
111
Georgian Antiques
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A three-tier William IV dark rosewood wall shelf featuring open shelving, curved S-scroll side supports, and a pierced fretwork top gallery rail.
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Archive I A three-tier William IV dark rosewood wall shelf featuring open shelving, curved S-scroll side supports, and a pierced fretwork top gallery rail.

Set of William IV Rosewood Wall Shelves

Archive II A three-tier William IV dark rosewood wall shelf featuring open shelving, curved S-scroll side supports, and a pierced fretwork top gallery rail. View II
Archive III A three-tier William IV dark rosewood wall shelf featuring open shelving, curved S-scroll side supports, and a pierced fretwork top gallery rail. View III
Archive IV A three-tier William IV dark rosewood wall shelf featuring open shelving, curved S-scroll side supports, and a pierced fretwork top gallery rail. View IV
Archive V A three-tier William IV dark rosewood wall shelf featuring open shelving, curved S-scroll side supports, and a pierced fretwork top gallery rail. View V
Archive VI A three-tier William IV dark rosewood wall shelf featuring open shelving, curved S-scroll side supports, and a pierced fretwork top gallery rail. View VI
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Leith Links
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EH6 7HF
Scotland
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A three-tier William IV dark rosewood wall shelf featuring open shelving, curved S-scroll side supports, and a pierced fretwork top gallery rail.
Set of William IV Rosewood Wall Shelves
Ref: SA1168177
A three-tier William IV dark rosewood wall shelf featuring open shelving, curved S-scroll side supports, and a pierced fretwork top gallery rail.
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Produced between 1830 and 1837, William IV wall shelves bridge the transition between late Regency classical proportions and early Victorian ornament, often featuring robust turnings, scroll supports, and carved gallery tops.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised dense hardwoods such as rosewood and mahogany, prized for their deep grain patterns, structural stability, and suitability for intricate fretwork carving.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-sawn backboards, original brass or iron mounting fixtures, natural timber contraction along joinery, and distinctively dark rosewood grain with aged patina.

Mount these shelves above a sideboard or desk to display ceramic collections, framed prints, or leather-bound volumes, providing vertical interest to contemporary walls.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish and protect against humidity fluctuations.
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