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Mahogany Fretwork Wall Shelf, C.1880
Harrington Antiques
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Mahogany Fretwork Wall Shelf, C.1880

19th century
Description

A mahogany fretwork wall shelf, c.1880.

This attractive shelf boasts intricately carved fretwork ends and frieze. There is some light wear commensurate with age but generally the shelf in a very good original condition and displays extremely well.

Dimensions:-

Height: 52cm

Width: 45cm

Depth: 16cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Mahogany Fretwork Wall Shelf to the 19th Century.

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SA1219176
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8011c
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Description
A mahogany fretwork wall shelf, c.1880.

This attractive shelf boasts intricately carved fretwork ends and frieze.

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There is some light wear commensurate with age but generally the shelf in a very good original condition and displays extremely well.
Harrington Antiques

Dimensions:-

Height: 52cm

Width: 45cm

Depth: 16cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Mahogany Fretwork Wall Shelf to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219176
Dealers Internal Ref
8011c
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

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Archive I A three-tier Victorian mahogany wall shelf featuring open fretwork sides, pierced scroll decoration, and serrated apron trim.

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A three-tier Victorian mahogany wall shelf featuring open fretwork sides, pierced scroll decoration, and serrated apron trim.
Mahogany Fretwork Wall Shelf, c.1880
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A three-tier Victorian mahogany wall shelf featuring open fretwork sides, pierced scroll decoration, and serrated apron trim.
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A Victorian fretwork wall shelf is a hanging furniture piece made during the late 19th century, characterised by openwork carved patterns known as fretwork on the side brackets and gallery trim.

These shelves were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, utilising hand-sawing techniques or early treadle fretsaws to execute detailed scrolled cutouts.

Authentic pieces feature signs of age such as natural oxidation on the underside of shelves, faint hand-saw marks within the fretwork cutouts, and original brass hanging fixings or flush mounting points.

Mount the shelf in a hallway or alcove to display small collections, framed photographs, or ceramics, allowing the dark timber to contrast against light neutral walls.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and high humidity, dusting the intricate pierced work gently with a soft dry brush and applying beeswax sparingly once or twice a year.
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