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Unusual, Victorian Pollard and Quarter-cut Oak, Three-section Tall, Breakfront Open Bookcase
Georgian Antiques
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Unusual, Victorian Pollard and Quarter-cut Oak, Three-section Tall, Breakfront Open Bookcase

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Circa 1870 (with alterations). Unusual pollard and quarter-cut oak, three section open breakfront bookcase. Surmounted by a moulded and dentil cornice above a burr pollard oak beaded frieze. The three bookcase sections each with five adjustable shelves and separated by simple pilasters. All resting on a moulded and breakfront enclosed plinth base. In excellent condition, With classical simple lines, would suit a contemporary or traditional house.

Physical Dimensions
Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Pollard Oak Bookcase to the 1870s.

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SA1216842
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Description
Circa 1870 (with alterations). Unusual pollard and quarter-cut oak, three section open breakfront bookcase. Surmounted by a moulded and dentil cornice above a burr pollard oak beaded frieze. The three bookcase sections each with five adjustable shelves and separated by simple pilasters. All resting on a moulded and breakfront enclosed plinth base. In excellent condition, With classical simple lines, would suit a contemporary or traditional house.
Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Pollard Oak Bookcase to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216842
Dealers Internal Ref
35486
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A tall Victorian breakfront open bookcase in pollard oak featuring three sections and grey painted backboards.
Unusual, Victorian pollard and quarter-cut oak, three-section tall, breakfront open bookcase
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A tall Victorian breakfront open bookcase in pollard oak featuring three sections and grey painted backboards.
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A Victorian breakfront bookcase features a prominent central section that steps forward from the flanking side bays. The open design omits glass doors, providing direct access to adjustable interior shelves arranged across multiple vertical divisions.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era utilized solid English oak, pollard oak veneers, and quarter-cut oak to display rich burr patterning and ray figure. Secondary timbers such as pine or deal were typically employed for backboards and interior structural framing.

Authentic 19th-century bookcases exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, cast iron or brass shelf-adjustment mechanisms, and period-appropriate saw marks on back panels. Natural wood shrinkage over time and authentic patination on upper surfaces also indicate age.

Large oak bookcases are frequently placed against neutral feature walls in modern studies or living rooms to add architectural height and grounding warmth. Mixing bound volumes with contemporary ceramics and framed artwork creates a balanced display.

Pollard oak requires periodic application of high-grade beeswax polish rubbed in the direction of the grain to maintain timber hydration. The piece should be positioned away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying out, warping, or finish fading.
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