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Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Marylebone Antiques
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Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

A smart and very well made antique Victorian walnut open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1870-1890 period.

The quality is superb, this has nicely canted front corners with three pronounced ridges running down the fronts. This sits on a plinth base, it has three adjustable shelves that rest on shark teeth supports. The walnut grain patterns and colour tones and beautiful throughout.

This is in excellent condition for its age, we have had it re-polished. There is just some minor old wear here and there remaining beneath the polish here and there, commensurate for age.

Width – 43 inches , 109 cm

Depth – 13 inches , 33 cm

Height – 48 inches , 122 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1870s.

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SA1217352
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12765
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Description
A smart and very well made antique Victorian walnut open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1870-1890 period.
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The quality is superb, this has nicely canted front corners with three pronounced ridges running down the fronts.
Marylebone Antiques

This sits on a plinth base, it has three adjustable shelves that rest on shark teeth supports. The walnut grain patterns and colour tones and beautiful throughout.

fig 1. An antique Victorian open bookcase crafted from warm brown walnut with fluted side pilasters and open shelving.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

This is in excellent condition for its age, we have had it re-polished. There is just some minor old wear here and there remaining beneath the polish here and there, commensurate for age.

Width – 43 inches , 109 cm

Depth – 13 inches , 33 cm

Height – 48 inches , 122 cm

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217352
Dealers Internal Ref
12765
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian open bookcase crafted from warm brown walnut with fluted side pilasters and open shelving.
Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
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Victorian open bookcases are characterised by accessible, doorless shelving crafted from solid or veneered hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany. They frequently incorporate classical architectural features including fluted pilasters, carved corbels, and sturdy plinth bases.

Victorian bookcases were predominantly constructed from walnut, mahogany, and oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber backings, and rich French polish finishes.

Authentic Victorian pieces display period-appropriate joinery techniques, natural wood grain variation under aged finishes, and typical construction marks consistent with 19th-century cabinetmaking.

An open bookcase can be integrated into contemporary spaces as a display unit for curated ceramics, framed artwork, and books, contrasting historical woodwork with modern decor.

Maintain antique walnut by keeping it away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and applying a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber.
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