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Mid 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Mid 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

19th century
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A good quality mid 19th century English 4 tier whatnot. Raised on short turned legs and the original brass casters. c1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Whatnot Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1186836
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851
Description
A good quality mid 19th century English 4 tier whatnot. Raised on short turned legs and the original brass casters. c1840
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Whatnot Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186836
Dealers Internal Ref
851
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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A mid-19th-century four-tiered mahogany whatnot featuring turned column supports, a lower drawer with wooden knobs, and brass castors.
Mid 19th century Mahogany Whatnot
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A mid-19th-century four-tiered mahogany whatnot featuring turned column supports, a lower drawer with wooden knobs, and brass castors.
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A whatnot is a freestanding open-shelved piece of furniture that developed in the late 18th century and reached peak popularity during the Victorian era. It features vertical tier shelves designed for displaying ornaments, art, or sheet music.

Victorian whatnots were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Supports were typically spindle-turned, and high-quality examples included brass castors and dovetailed base drawers.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-turned upright columns, original brass castors secured with period screws, and natural timber oxidisation on unseen surfaces like the back and under-tier panels.

A Victorian whatnot serves as a slender display tower in modern living spaces. It functions effectively in alcoves or reading corners to hold books, small framed artwork, or potted indoor plants.

Dust mahogany furniture using a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly following the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement or finish degradation.
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