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Small 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase
Roger King Antiques
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Roger King Antiques

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Small 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase

19th century
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An unusual narrow 19th century rosewood open bookcase, with boxwood line inlay, on a plinth base. The bookcase has two shelves

Size: 61 cm wide x 29 cm deep x 90 cm high

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Roger King Antiques has dated this Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1216723
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A522A
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Delivery is free of charge within a 30 mile radius of Hungerford, delivery within a 70 mile radius is £70, and then delivery between 70 & 120 miles is £90, and finally delivery over 120 miles is £120.

Description
An unusual narrow 19th century rosewood open bookcase, with boxwood line inlay, on a plinth base. The bookcase has two shelves

Size: 61 cm wide x 29 cm deep x 90 cm high

Date of Manufacture

Roger King Antiques has dated this Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1216723
Dealers Internal Ref
A522A
Roger King Antiques
Roger King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

We stock a large selection of dining tables, set of chairs, chest of drawers and other useful items

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Roger King Antiques

Roger King Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 256 or 07789 632 629
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111 High Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0NB
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
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Roger King Antiques
Roger King Antiques
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A small 19th-century rosewood open bookcase featuring three internal storage shelves and a solid plinth base.
Small 19th century rosewood open bookcase
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A small 19th-century rosewood open bookcase featuring three internal storage shelves and a solid plinth base.
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A 19th-century open bookcase is a low or medium-height shelving unit crafted without glass or timber doors, designed for easy access to literature. During the Regency and Victorian eras, rosewood became a preferred timber choice for these pieces due to its dense structure and rich, dark grain patterns.

These bookcases typically feature fine rosewood veneers laid over stable secondary woods such as pine, oak, or mahogany. Construction often included hand-cut dovetail joints, solid plinth bases, and adjustable timber or brass shelf support mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature distinctive dark brown to purplish-black graining, heavy timber density, and natural surface wear consistent with age. Inspection of the reverse and underside will often reveal hand-saw marks, historical timber shrinkage, and original construction joinery.

Place the unit in a quiet study, hallway, or alcove to provide accessible storage for modern and antiquarian books. The top surface functions well as a display plinth for ceramics, framed artwork, or desk accessories to balance the dark timber tones.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax once or twice a year to protect the original finish. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer movement or splitting.
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