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Victorian Marquetry Birds Eye Maple Bookcase
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for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Victorian Marquetry Birds Eye Maple Bookcase

19th century
Description

Superb quality Victorian marquetry birds eye maple bookcase, cavetto cornice, glazed doors over two drawers and a cupboard, square tapering legs.

Height: 78 1/2"- Depth: 19"- Width: 34"

Please note that the price includes cleaning, waxing and polishing prior delivery.

Physical Dimensions
Height
199cm (78.35")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Birds Eye Maple Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1218013
Dealers Internal Reference
20059
Description
Superb quality Victorian marquetry birds eye maple bookcase, cavetto cornice, glazed doors over two drawers and a cupboard, square tapering legs.

Height: 78 1/2"- Depth: 19"- Width: 34"

Please note that the price includes cleaning, waxing and polishing prior delivery.

Height
199cm (78.35")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Birds Eye Maple Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1218013
Dealers Internal Ref
20059
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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A Victorian birds eye maple bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors, inlaid drawers, marquetry lower cupboards, and tapered square legs.
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Archive I A Victorian birds eye maple bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors, inlaid drawers, marquetry lower cupboards, and tapered square legs.

Victorian Marquetry Birds Eye Maple Bookcase

Archive II A Victorian birds eye maple bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors, inlaid drawers, marquetry lower cupboards, and tapered square legs. View II
Archive III A Victorian birds eye maple bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors, inlaid drawers, marquetry lower cupboards, and tapered square legs. View III
Archive IV A Victorian birds eye maple bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors, inlaid drawers, marquetry lower cupboards, and tapered square legs. View IV
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Telephone 01935 829147
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The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Location: The Old Glove Works, Percombe, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RD, United Kingdom
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A Victorian birds eye maple bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors, inlaid drawers, marquetry lower cupboards, and tapered square legs.
Victorian Marquetry Birds Eye Maple Bookcase
Ref: SA1218013
A Victorian birds eye maple bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors, inlaid drawers, marquetry lower cupboards, and tapered square legs.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBirds Eye Maple, Glass, Satinwood Inlay
  • ColourGolden Amber
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Urn marquetry, Oval patera inlay, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 199 cm (78 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This Victorian bookcase stands as a substantial piece of furniture in a gentleman's library, combining display and storage functions in home settings today. The cabinet employs birds eye maple timber with satinwood inlay, finished in a warm golden amber colour scheme across both upper and lower sections. The upper part contains two glazed doors with astragal glazing bars enclosing internal shelves, positioned above a central writing surface. Below, two frieze drawers display urn marquetry and small brass pull handles, set over a pair of lower cupboard doors adorned with oval patera inlay motifs. The entire structure rests on square tapered legs extending down to the floor, topped by a cavetto cornice. The bookcase measures 199 cm high, 86 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, providing generous storage capacity for books and collections.

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Victorian marquetry bookcases combine functional glazed storage with intricate decorative timber inlays. Influenced by Neoclassical and Sheraton Revival designs, these pieces often feature figured veneers, geometric astragal glazing bars, and classical motifs such as urns and ovals.

Cabinetmakers utilised figured hardwoods such as birds eye maple, mahogany, and satinwood for exterior veneers. Inlay motifs were executed using contrasting fruitwoods and boxwood, with blown glass panels held within timber astragal glazing bars.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural timber colour variations, and hand-cut marquetry veneers. Look for slight irregularities in the wood grain, period-correct brass hardware, and original lock mechanisms.

Place the piece against a neutral or deep-toned wall to highlight the timber grain and marquetry. Use the glazed upper section to display curated ceramics, glassware, or bound volumes alongside contemporary decorative objects.

Keep timber veneers away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying and fading. Dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood finish.
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