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Regency Rosewood & Gilded Open Bookcase
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Regency Rosewood & Gilded Open Bookcase

19th century
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An attractive Regency rosewood and gilded open bookcase. Of breakfront form and having a replaced marble top above the rosewood frieze with brass lion's head masks and gilded beading. The front having applied square gilded columns leading to the plinth base with further gilded decoration. Each section having 2 adjustable shelves and gilded fronts. Condition- very good with a later replaced marble top. Dimensions:- Height…35.5’’/ 90cm. Width…74’’/ 188cm. Max. Depth…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery by 2 man furniture carrier £110.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
188cm (74.02")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase to the Regency era.

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SA1189920
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24862
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An attractive Regency rosewood and gilded open bookcase.
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Of breakfront form and having a replaced marble top above the rosewood frieze with brass lion's head masks and gilded beading.
John Howkins Antiques

The front having applied square gilded columns leading to the plinth base with further gilded decoration. Each section having 2 adjustable shelves and gilded fronts. Condition- very good with a later replaced marble top. Dimensions:- Height…35.5’’/ 90cm. Width…74’’/ 188cm. Max. Depth…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery by 2 man furniture carrier £110.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
188cm (74.02")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189920
Dealers Internal Ref
24862
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A low three-bay Regency style rosewood open bookcase with a white marble top, fluted gilded pilasters, and carved lion head mounts.
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Archive I A low three-bay Regency style rosewood open bookcase with a white marble top, fluted gilded pilasters, and carved lion head mounts.

Regency Rosewood & Gilded Open Bookcase

Archive II A low three-bay Regency style rosewood open bookcase with a white marble top, fluted gilded pilasters, and carved lion head mounts. View II
Archive III A low three-bay Regency style rosewood open bookcase with a white marble top, fluted gilded pilasters, and carved lion head mounts. View III
Archive IV A low three-bay Regency style rosewood open bookcase with a white marble top, fluted gilded pilasters, and carved lion head mounts. View IV
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A low three-bay Regency style rosewood open bookcase with a white marble top, fluted gilded pilasters, and carved lion head mounts.
Regency Rosewood & Gilded Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1189920
A low three-bay Regency style rosewood open bookcase with a white marble top, fluted gilded pilasters, and carved lion head mounts.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Marble, Gold Leaf
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Lion mask mounts, Marble top, Gilded accents
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 188 cm (74 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

A Regency rosewood and gilded open bookcase, designed in a breakfront form with a replaced white marble top, brass lion mask mounts, and gilded beading. The construction incorporates dark brown rosewood, gold leaf accents, and applied square fluted pilasters leading to a plinth base with gilded decoration. Each of the three sections contains two adjustable shelves with gilded fronts, filled with rows of antique books. The structure measures 90 cm high, 188 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. Positioned against a living room wall or study, this low bookcase provides substantial open shelving for book storage while offering a flat surface for display lamps or ornaments. The integration of classical architectural details and rich timber tones suits formal traditional interiors and grand reception spaces.

FAQs

Regency open bookcases typically feature neoclassical proportions, low-profile designs suited for displaying art above, and fine timber construction such as rosewood or mahogany adorned with gilded metal or carved pilasters.

Cabinetmakers frequently used rich figure timbers like rosewood and mahogany, often topped with imported marble slabs and detailed with brass, gilded wood pilasters, or lion mask mounts.

Authentic Regency pieces exhibit hand-carved classical details, hand-cut dovetail joints, genuine brass or gilded plaster decorative elements, and natural age-related oxidisation on the timber and gilding.

Position the piece against a feature wall, pairing the dark timber and marble top with neutral minimalist decor, contemporary artwork mounted above, and curated hardcover volumes.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural bees-wax polish sparingly, while cleaning the marble surface using a pH-neutral cleaner to prevent staining.
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