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A Pair of Oak Open Victorian Bookcases C1890
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,398     $1,518
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A Pair of Oak Open Victorian Bookcases C1890

19th century
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A pair of Oak open Victorian bookcases and dating from around 1890. These lovely bookcases have a gallery back with carved edge and a carved edge to the top. They have three original fixed shelves with a carved front edge. The bookcases are carved down each side of the front and they stand on carved bracket feet.

Measures: Height: 60" x Depth: 11.5" x Internal Depth: 9" x Width: 44" Internal Height To the Top Two Shelves: 10.5"

Internal Height to the Bottom Two Shelves: 11"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
152.5cm (60.04")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Oak Open Bookcases to the Victorian era.

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SA1217793
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W4026/7.6
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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
A pair of Oak open Victorian bookcases and dating from around 1890. These lovely bookcases have a gallery back with carved edge and a carved edge to the top. They have three original fixed shelves with a carved front edge. The bookcases are carved down each side of the front and they stand on carved bracket feet.
fig 1. A matching pair of late Victorian open oak bookcases featuring low triangular pediments, carved friezes, and four open shelves each.
fig 1. A Pair of Oak Open Victorian Bookcases C1890

Measures: Height: 60" x Depth: 11.5" x Internal Depth: 9" x Width: 44" Internal Height To the Top Two Shelves: 10.5"

Internal Height to the Bottom Two Shelves: 11"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A matching pair of late Victorian open oak bookcases featuring low triangular pediments, carved friezes, and four open shelves each.
fig 2. A Pair of Oak Open Victorian Bookcases C1890

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

“
WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
152.5cm (60.04")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Oak Open Bookcases to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217793
Dealers Internal Ref
W4026/7.6
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 186
Items Sold 6,398
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A matching pair of late Victorian open oak bookcases featuring low triangular pediments, carved friezes, and four open shelves each.
A PAIR OF OAK OPEN VICTORIAN BOOKCASES C1890
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Late Victorian open bookcases, produced around the late 19th century, are defined by solid wood construction, open multi-tiered shelving without glass doors, and architectural detailing such as pedimented tops and carved friezes.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era predominantly utilised solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, often featuring tongue-and-groove planked backings and hand-carved decorative trim.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-finished joinery, natural timber grain variations, original iron or brass shelf support fittings, and age-appropriate surface patination along the edges and shelves.

Positioning a matching pair symmetrically on either side of a fireplace, doorway, or central artwork creates balance, while styling the shelves with a mix of literature, ceramics, and framed prints blends historical and modern aesthetics.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.
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