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Antique Victorian Ebonised Open Bookcase C.1870
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Antique Victorian Ebonised Open Bookcase C.1870

19th century
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A striking Victorian ebonised open bookcase in the eclectic Neo-Classical taste, the moulded top set over a gilt-decorated frieze with applied gilt-brass bead moulding, above two adjustable shelves flanked by gilt-metal mounts, all raised on a plinth base accented by a band of highly figured burr veneer.

The shallow proportions and slim profile allow the piece to sit flush against a perimeter wall without obstructing walkways.

Offered in an appealing, untouched country-house condition, the ebonised surfaces retain an honest, deeply textured historic patination with stable shrinkage splits to the side panels and an old veneer loss to the lower left flank of the plinth.

Due to natural timber movement over the past century, the shelves, while fully adjustable via traditional internal sawtooth tracks, require minor patience to seat fully in certain positions. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1870.

H: 111 W: 122 D: 32.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214759
Dealers Internal Reference
3724
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Description
A striking Victorian ebonised open bookcase in the eclectic Neo-Classical taste, the moulded top set over a gilt-decorated frieze with applied gilt-brass bead moulding, above two adjustable shelves flanked by gilt-metal mounts, all raised on a plinth base accented by a band of highly figured burr veneer.
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The shallow proportions and slim profile allow the piece to sit flush against a perimeter wall without obstructing walkways.
Founders Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian ebonised open bookcase with three shelves, gold inlay, and gilt bronze mounts along the side uprights.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Ebonised Open Bookcase C.1870

Offered in an appealing, untouched country-house condition, the ebonised surfaces retain an honest, deeply textured historic patination with stable shrinkage splits to the side panels and an old veneer loss to the lower left flank of the plinth.

fig 2. A Victorian ebonised open bookcase with three shelves, gold inlay, and gilt bronze mounts along the side uprights.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Ebonised Open Bookcase C.1870

Due to natural timber movement over the past century, the shelves, while fully adjustable via traditional internal sawtooth tracks, require minor patience to seat fully in certain positions. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1870.

H: 111 W: 122 D: 32.5 cm

Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214759
Dealers Internal Ref
3724
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A Victorian ebonised open bookcase with three shelves, gold inlay, and gilt bronze mounts along the side uprights.
Antique Victorian Ebonised Open Bookcase c.1870
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Victorian ebonised furniture features timber stained black to emulate ebony wood, frequently decorated with gilt-bronze mounts, marquetry inlay, or incised line work. Popularised in the late 19th century, this style reflected a preference for high-contrast finishes and formal library aesthetics.

These bookcases were typically constructed using native hardwoods or pine finished with an ebonised stain. Decorative accents often incorporated gilt-metal or ormolu mounts, brass stringing, and marquetry cut from contrasting veneers.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut joinery on back panels, original shrinkage fissures in the timber, and hand-chased gilt mounts with natural patination. The ebonised finish often shows subtle wear on high-touch edges, revealing the underlying wood.

Position the black silhouette against a neutral wall to highlight its gilt details, styling the open shelves with hardback volumes, ceramics, and small framed art. Combining the structured frame with lighter surrounding textiles creates balanced visual contrast.

Clean the surface regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid polishers that can compromise aged ebonised finishes. Gilt-bronze mounts should be dusted using a soft brush rather than abrasives to maintain the original gilding.
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