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Set of Georgian Mahogany Hanging Shelves
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for sale €1,697     $1,842
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Set of Georgian Mahogany Hanging Shelves

19th century
Description

An unusual and attractive George III period set of serpentine fronted mahogany hanging wall shelves. With central, bow-fronted cupboard door and shelves either side, joined by fret-cut sides.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated these Georgian Mahogany Hanging Shelves to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1190570
Dealers Internal Reference
400246
Description
An unusual and attractive George III period set of serpentine fronted mahogany hanging wall shelves. With central, bow-fronted cupboard door and shelves either side, joined by fret-cut sides.
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated these Georgian Mahogany Hanging Shelves to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190570
Dealers Internal Ref
400246
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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A Georgian mahogany wall-mounted unit featuring a central curved cupboard door flanked by open shelves with decorative pierced fretwork end panels.
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany wall-mounted unit featuring a central curved cupboard door flanked by open shelves with decorative pierced fretwork end panels.

Set of Georgian Mahogany Hanging Shelves

Archive II A Georgian mahogany wall-mounted unit featuring a central curved cupboard door flanked by open shelves with decorative pierced fretwork end panels. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany wall-mounted unit featuring a central curved cupboard door flanked by open shelves with decorative pierced fretwork end panels. View III
Archive IV A Georgian mahogany wall-mounted unit featuring a central curved cupboard door flanked by open shelves with decorative pierced fretwork end panels. View IV
Archive V A Georgian mahogany wall-mounted unit featuring a central curved cupboard door flanked by open shelves with decorative pierced fretwork end panels. View V
Archive VI A Georgian mahogany wall-mounted unit featuring a central curved cupboard door flanked by open shelves with decorative pierced fretwork end panels. View VI
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
Location
Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
Items For Sale 59
Items Sold 317
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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A Georgian mahogany wall-mounted unit featuring a central curved cupboard door flanked by open shelves with decorative pierced fretwork end panels.
Set of Georgian mahogany hanging shelves
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A Georgian mahogany wall-mounted unit featuring a central curved cupboard door flanked by open shelves with decorative pierced fretwork end panels.
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  • ObjectWall Shelves
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsPierced fretwork, Bowfront door, Brass hinges, Open side shelves
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

These 19th Century George III period mahogany hanging shelves bring a traditional English Country House aesthetic to any domestic interior. The serpentine-fronted unit is rendered in a rich, deep brown timber with a polished finish, incorporating a central bow-fronted cupboard door fitted with slim vertical brass hinges and a small dark handle. This enclosed storage is flanked on either side by open compartments featuring multiple tiers for display. Pierced fretwork decoration adorns the shaped wooden side panels at the top and bottom extremities, creating an openwork silhouette against the wall. The timber displays natural grain patterns and warm reddish-brown tones throughout the polished surfaces. Measuring 71 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 6 cm deep, the unit requires minimal floor clearance and mounts securely to vertical surfaces. Such wall-mounted furniture serves well in domestic settings where floor space is limited, making it particularly suited for a study, a narrow wall space in a hallway, or a traditional dining room. The open compartments accommodate books, decorative ceramics, or small collectibles, while the central cupboard provides concealed storage for everyday items. The open side shelves allow items to be viewed from multiple angles when the unit is hung at eye level. The combination of open display areas and closed cabinet space ensures versatile organisation within living areas or compact rooms. Solid wood construction ensures durability for daily use in a period or transitional home environment.

FAQs

Georgian wall shelves from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries are defined by classical symmetry, architectural proportions, and fine cabinetmaking techniques. They often feature pierced fretwork end panels, bowfront or curved profiles, and central cupboard compartments designed for displaying porcelain or books.

Cabinetmakers primarily used dense West Indian mahogany, valued for its stability, rich grain pattern, and deep reddish-brown tone. Hardware such as hinges and latches were usually cast from brass, while interior linings occasionally used secondary woods like pine or oak.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed backboards, and natural wear patterns around mounting points and cupboard doors. Inspecting the brass hardware for original iron screws and observing subtle variations in hand-carved fretwork also helps verify authenticity.

These wall-mounted units serve as functional focal points when styled above a console table, sideboard, or within a narrow hallway. They provide structured display space for curated ceramics, small hardback volumes, or decorative glassware, contrasting warmly against contemporary paint palettes.

Keep timber surfaces free of dust using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year following the grain. Avoid positioning the shelves in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage, warping, or finish fading.
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