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A Pair of Rosewood Whatnots Attributed to Gillows.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A Pair of Rosewood Whatnots Attributed to Gillows.

19th century
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A Rare Pair Of Rosewood Whatnots Attributed To Gillows. Raised on turned "Mellon" feet and each with a single, mahogany lined, drawer and above two tiers supported by fine turned balusters. The adjustable rising tops with book rests. This fine pair of whatnots are in dense, well grained rosewood, which has adopted a lovely colour, and are in very good and original condition. 1040mm high, 500mm wide and 420mm deep. English. Circa 1830.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Regency Rosewood Tier Whatnot to the Regency era.

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SA1190360
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A Rare Pair Of Rosewood Whatnots Attributed To Gillows.
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Raised on turned "Mellon" feet and each with a single, mahogany lined, drawer and above two tiers supported by fine turned balusters.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The adjustable rising tops with book rests. This fine pair of whatnots are in dense, well grained rosewood, which has adopted a lovely colour, and are in very good and original condition. 1040mm high, 500mm wide and 420mm deep. English. Circa 1830.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Regency Rosewood Tier Whatnot to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190360
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of antique rosewood tiered whatnots featuring adjustable sloped reading tops, turned spindle supports, single drawers at the base, and lobed bun feet.
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Archive I A pair of antique rosewood tiered whatnots featuring adjustable sloped reading tops, turned spindle supports, single drawers at the base, and lobed bun feet.

A Pair of Rosewood Whatnots Attributed to Gillows.

Archive II A pair of antique rosewood tiered whatnots featuring adjustable sloped reading tops, turned spindle supports, single drawers at the base, and lobed bun feet. View II
Archive III A pair of antique rosewood tiered whatnots featuring adjustable sloped reading tops, turned spindle supports, single drawers at the base, and lobed bun feet. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique rosewood tiered whatnots featuring adjustable sloped reading tops, turned spindle supports, single drawers at the base, and lobed bun feet. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique rosewood tiered whatnots featuring adjustable sloped reading tops, turned spindle supports, single drawers at the base, and lobed bun feet. View V
Archive VI A pair of antique rosewood tiered whatnots featuring adjustable sloped reading tops, turned spindle supports, single drawers at the base, and lobed bun feet. View VI
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Telephone 07712 651231
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Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A pair of antique rosewood tiered whatnots featuring adjustable sloped reading tops, turned spindle supports, single drawers at the base, and lobed bun feet.
A Pair Of Rosewood Whatnots Attributed To Gillows.
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A pair of antique rosewood tiered whatnots featuring adjustable sloped reading tops, turned spindle supports, single drawers at the base, and lobed bun feet.
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A whatnot is a piece of English occasional furniture originating in the late 18th century, featuring open shelves supported by turned columns. It was primarily used in drawing rooms and libraries to display collections of ornaments, sheet music, or books.

High-quality 19th-century whatnots were predominantly crafted from fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. Turnings were shaped on lathes, and fine examples featured brass castors, drawer linings, and veneered tier surfaces.

Authentic pieces from this period display crisp, hand-turned spindle supports, rich natural rosewood figure, original brass hardware, and traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails on lower drawers. Work attributed to top makers like Gillows often features stamped marks or distinctive turned feet.

A pair of tiered stands can flank a fireplace, sofa, or entryway to provide vertical display space for modern art glass, ceramics, or literature. The warm wood tones add depth and historical context when contrasted against contemporary minimalist backgrounds.

Rosewood surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and protected from direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent fading. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the direction of the grain to nourish the timber and retain its natural patina.
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