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Victorian Pollard Oak Open Bookcase
Douglas George Antiques
for sale €1,018     $1,105
£870

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Victorian Pollard Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

A high quality Pollard Oak Open bookcase. Superior veneers to Crossbanded Top. Front rails and shelves. Very solid construction and remains in very good condition. Well proportioned size and good practicality for everyday use.3 shelves adjusted by dog teeth bearers . Recently cleaned and waxed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Douglas George Antiques has dated this Victorian Pollard Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1196103
Description
A high quality Pollard Oak Open bookcase. Superior veneers to Crossbanded Top. Front rails and shelves. Very solid construction and remains in very good condition. Well proportioned size and good practicality for everyday use.3 shelves adjusted by dog teeth bearers . Recently cleaned and waxed.
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Douglas George Antiques has dated this Victorian Pollard Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian pollard oak open bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves, rich burl graining along the frame, and a wide plinth base.
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Archive I A Victorian pollard oak open bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves, rich burl graining along the frame, and a wide plinth base.

Victorian Pollard Oak Open Bookcase

Archive II A Victorian pollard oak open bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves, rich burl graining along the frame, and a wide plinth base. View II
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Douglas George Antiques
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East Sussex
United Kingdom
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Douglas George Antiques
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A Victorian pollard oak open bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves, rich burl graining along the frame, and a wide plinth base.
Victorian Pollard Oak Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1196103
A Victorian pollard oak open bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves, rich burl graining along the frame, and a wide plinth base.
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A Victorian pollard oak bookcase is a 19th-century storage unit constructed using wood from oak trees that underwent pollarding, a pruning technique that produces dense, intricate burl grain patterns highly prized in Victorian cabinetmaking.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently accented with figured veneers like pollard oak or burr walnut, alongside hand-fitted pine backboards and internal shelf supports.

Authentic pieces feature distinct swirl-like burl grain patterns, hand-cut joinery such as dovetails or mortise-and-tenon joints, original square-cut backboards, and natural ageing or oxidation along unvarnished surfaces.

In corporate or residential spaces, layer shelves with a mix of bound books, sculptural ceramics, framed artwork, and small brass or stone objects to balance traditional woodwork with contemporary decor.

Dust regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity sources to prevent cracking or veneer lifting.
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