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Large Rosewood Open Bookcase
Shackladys Antiques
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£3,395
Shackladys Antiques

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Large Rosewood Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

Rosewood open bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top having raised spindle gallery, above three bays of adjustable shelves, divided by twisting pilasters. All are raised on a plinth base.

Dimensions

Dimensions

Height: 40 inches - 102cm

Width: 72.5 inches - 184cm

Depth: 15.5 inches - 39cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1218068
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Description
Rosewood open bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top having raised spindle gallery, above three bays of adjustable shelves, divided by twisting pilasters. All are raised on a plinth base.

Dimensions

Dimensions

Height: 40 inches - 102cm

Width: 72.5 inches - 184cm

Depth: 15.5 inches - 39cm

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1218068
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
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A large Victorian rosewood breakfront open bookcase featuring three shelf sections, carved barley twist columns, and a spindle gallery along the top edge.
Large Rosewood Open Bookcase
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Victorian open bookcases often incorporated architectural elements such as breakfront profiles, turned or spiral columns, and decorative gallery rails. Unlike glazed cabinets, open bookcases were designed for immediate access to volumes in formal domestic libraries and study spaces.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid rosewood or thick rosewood veneers laid over stable secondary woods like pine or oak. Rosewood was prized for its dense grain, rich reddish-brown tone, and natural oil content, often paired with hand-lathed columns and carved detailing.

Authentic 19th-century rosewood displays distinct dark streaks within a rich brown background grain, which natural oxidation deepens over time. Construction details such as hand-cut dovetails, original pine backboards, and hand-carved spiral twist columns further verify period manufacture.

A low-profile open bookcase works well positioned along a main wall or under low architectural features, serving as both a literary display and a surface for art objects. Balancing leather-bound volumes with neutral ceramics creates visual interest across the breakfront sections.

Rosewood requires protection from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes to prevent veneer movement or fading. Regular dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and occasional application of high-quality beeswax nourishes the timber grain and maintains the original patina.
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