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Antique C.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf– in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash Colour
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Antique C.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf– in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash Colour

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf Unit – Little Greene Pompeian Ash

Full of authentic charm and character, this attractive painted wall display shelf dates from around 1900, and offers both decorative appeal and practical display space. Finished in the Little Greene 'Pompeian Ash' colour, it has a soft country look that beautifully compliments traditional and contemporary interiors. A rare decorative find, it would be ideal for displaying books, ceramics, or decorative objects.

Features

Circa 1900

Painted in Little Greene 'Pompeian Ash'

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Condition

Very good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, and alterations consistent with period furniture. No woodworm.

Dimensions

Width: 89 cm

Depth: 24 cm

Height: 30 cm

Shelf: 83 cm (W) x 21 cm (D)

Additional Information

Stock No: 5087

A charming and versatile early 20th-century wall shelf that combines tasteful colour, period character, and everyday practicality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Painted Wall Display Shelf to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1185539
Dealers Internal Reference
5087
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf Unit – Little Greene Pompeian Ash
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Full of authentic charm and character, this attractive painted wall display shelf dates from around 1900, and offers both decorative appeal and practical display space.
Prior and Willis

Finished in the Little Greene 'Pompeian Ash' colour, it has a soft country look that beautifully compliments traditional and contemporary interiors. A rare decorative find, it would be ideal for displaying books, ceramics, or decorative objects.

fig 1. An antique grey painted wooden wall display shelf featuring a top gallery rail with turned spindles and shaped side brackets.
fig 1. Antique C.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf– in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash Colour

Features

Circa 1900

Painted in Little Greene 'Pompeian Ash'

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Condition

Very good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, and alterations consistent with period furniture. No woodworm.

fig 2. An antique grey painted wooden wall display shelf featuring a top gallery rail with turned spindles and shaped side brackets.
fig 2. Antique C.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf– in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash Colour

Dimensions

Width: 89 cm

Depth: 24 cm

Height: 30 cm

Shelf: 83 cm (W) x 21 cm (D)

Additional Information

Stock No: 5087

A charming and versatile early 20th-century wall shelf that combines tasteful colour, period character, and everyday practicality.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Painted Wall Display Shelf to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185539
Dealers Internal Ref
5087
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Archive I An antique grey painted wooden wall display shelf featuring a top gallery rail with turned spindles and shaped side brackets.

Antique C.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf– in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash Colour

Archive II An antique grey painted wooden wall display shelf featuring a top gallery rail with turned spindles and shaped side brackets. View II
Archive III An antique grey painted wooden wall display shelf featuring a top gallery rail with turned spindles and shaped side brackets. View III
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Archive VIII An antique grey painted wooden wall display shelf featuring a top gallery rail with turned spindles and shaped side brackets. View VIII
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
Location
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/westnorfolk
Verified Since Jan 2015
Items For Sale 347
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Prior and Willis
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An antique grey painted wooden wall display shelf featuring a top gallery rail with turned spindles and shaped side brackets.
Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf– in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash Colour
Ref: SA1185539
An antique grey painted wooden wall display shelf featuring a top gallery rail with turned spindles and shaped side brackets.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Shelves
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialPainted Wood
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Gallery rail, Shaped side brackets, Panelled back
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This English country wall display shelf dates from around 1900 and is constructed from painted wood finished in a grey Little Greene Pompeian Ash colour. The piece includes a panelled back supporting a top gallery rail with a row of vertical turned spindle columns, flanked by curved shaped side brackets on either end of the shelf base. Expected signs of age include historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, and alterations, while the structure remains sound with no loose joints or woodworm present. Measuring 30 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 24 cm deep, the unit provides a practical surface for everyday use. Position the shelf in a home interior above a sideboard or console table to create an organized display space. It serves as a suitable platform for arranging books, ceramics, or small decorative ornaments within a living room, hallway, or dining area. The neutral painted tone complements both traditional and contemporary room settings, adding functional storage alongside period character to an empty wall.

FAQs

Turn-of-the-century wall shelves, particularly from the Edwardian era, often feature practical joinery combined with decorative elements such as turned spindles, gallery rails, and contoured side brackets. They were predominantly designed for cottage kitchens or parlours to display ceramics, pewter, or small household items.

These racks were typically constructed from pine, oak, or pitch pine. Softwood examples were frequently painted or stained, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-turned spindle details for stability and visual ornament.

Authentic pieces generally display historical construction marks, such as hand-cut joinery, irregular turned spindles, and natural wear patterns on mounting points. Multiple layers of historical paint or evidence of repainting over age-related timber shrinkage also indicate age.

Position the shelf against a contrasting neutral wall to highlight its outline. Use the surface to display modern ceramics, small framed art, or trailing houseplants to balance historic craftsmanship with contemporary decor.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to preserve the painted surface. Avoid liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes, and ensure the unit is safely secured to wall studs using appropriate fixings.
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