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Pair of Vicotorian Walnut Bookcases
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Pair of Vicotorian Walnut Bookcases

19th century
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No: 412 P

A very fine quality Pair of mid 19th century Figured Walnut Bookcases/ Cabinets, the rectangular tops with three quarter raised walnut shaped galleries above three glazed lockable doors opening to three columns of walnut fronted adjustable shelves and raised on plinth bases. The sides are profiled for skirting boards and all the original locks and keys are present.

Circa 1850

Price: £10,750-00p.

Height: 50”, (127 cm) Width: 59½”, (151 cm) Depth: 14½”, (37 cm)

Note: These immensely practical pieces were increasingly sought after during the 19th century though this pair is unusually fine and executed in the best figured Walnut. It is not known whether this pair was originally intended as bookcases or display cabinets for a collection of possibly porcelain, glass or artefacts. Upper-class Victorian families were renowned for their extensive collections and passion for collecting. This pair would have been commissioned for quite a grand house, as they are more substantial than many.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated these Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcases to the Victorian era.

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SA1184293
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412p
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Description
No: 412 P

A very fine quality Pair of mid 19th century Figured Walnut Bookcases/ Cabinets, the rectangular tops with three quarter raised walnut shaped galleries above three glazed lockable doors opening to three columns of walnut fronted adjustable shelves and raised on plinth bases. The sides are profiled for skirting boards and all the original locks and keys are present.

fig 1. A pair of low Victorian walnut glazed bookcases featuring three arched glass doors and a plinth base.
fig 1. Pair of Vicotorian Walnut Bookcases

Circa 1850

Price: £10,750-00p.

Height: 50”, (127 cm) Width: 59½”, (151 cm) Depth: 14½”, (37 cm)

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Note: These immensely practical pieces were increasingly sought after during the 19th century though this pair is unusually fine and executed in the best figured Walnut.
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

It is not known whether this pair was originally intended as bookcases or display cabinets for a collection of possibly porcelain, glass or artefacts. Upper-class Victorian families were renowned for their extensive collections and passion for collecting. This pair would have been commissioned for quite a grand house, as they are more substantial than many.

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated these Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcases to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184293
Dealers Internal Ref
412p
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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Victorian walnut furniture gained prominence during the mid to late 19th century, favoured for its rich figure, decorative grain patterns, and warm tones. Cabinetmakers frequently utilised figured walnut veneers alongside solid timber frames to construct substantial library and living room storage pieces.

These pieces typically feature solid timber cores faced with figured or burr walnut veneers, original float glass panes, and hand-cut dovetail joinery. Plinth bases and moulded cornices provide structural stability and classical proportions.

Genuine period pieces exhibit signs of traditional hand-craftsmanship, including hand-blown glass with subtle distortions, hand-cut joinery, period-correct brass locks, and natural age-related patination across the timber surfaces.

Positioning a matching pair symmetrically along a feature wall creates balance and architectural structure within modern or traditional reception rooms. Decorating the shelves with a curated mix of bound volumes, ceramics, and sculptural objects balances antique warmth with contemporary styling.

Maintain timber surfaces by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the veneer and preserve the patina. Keep the cabinets away from direct heat sources and bright sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, or fading.
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