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Pair of Victorian Gilt Corner Shelves
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Pair of Victorian Gilt Corner Shelves

19th century
Description

A matched pair of Victorian gilt corner shelves.

With intricate pierced fretwork design.

Good scale and proportion.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated these Victorian Gilt Corner Shelves to the Victorian era.

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SA1226626
Description
A matched pair of Victorian gilt corner shelves.

With intricate pierced fretwork design.

Good scale and proportion.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated these Victorian Gilt Corner Shelves to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226626
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Archive I A pair of tall Victorian giltwood corner shelves with elaborate pierced fretwork design and multiple tiers.

Pair of Victorian Gilt Corner Shelves

Archive II A pair of tall Victorian giltwood corner shelves with elaborate pierced fretwork design and multiple tiers. View II
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Archive IV A pair of tall Victorian giltwood corner shelves with elaborate pierced fretwork design and multiple tiers. View IV
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
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Durham
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 56
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William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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A pair of tall Victorian giltwood corner shelves with elaborate pierced fretwork design and multiple tiers.
Pair Of Victorian Gilt Corner Shelves
Ref: SA1226626
A pair of tall Victorian giltwood corner shelves with elaborate pierced fretwork design and multiple tiers.
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  • ObjectCorner Shelves
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Wood, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsPierced fretwork, Scrollwork, Tiered shelving
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

A matched pair of Victorian giltwood and gesso corner shelves finished in gold provides tiered shelving for display within an empty corner of a home. Each tall unit incorporates a detailed pierced fretwork design with ornate scrollwork patterns across the back panels and sides, supporting multiple triangular platforms that graduate in size. Natural wear is visible on the gilded surfaces, highlighting the intricate carved and moulded decorations throughout the woodwork. Measuring 114 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 25 cm deep, these architectural pieces fit neatly into room corners. They serve as practical display surfaces for decorative items, ornaments, or books in a living room, hallway, or study.

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Designed during the 19th century, Victorian gilt corner shelves are ornate wall-mounted display units featuring elaborate fretwork or pierced carving finished in gold leaf or gilded paint.

These pieces were typically constructed from carved woods such as pine, walnut, or beech, which were coated in gesso and finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature hand-carved fretwork details, natural age wear or patination on the gilding, and traditional iron or brass fixings on the reverse.

Mounting a pair in unused room corners adds vertical interest and architectural detail, providing a platform to display small ceramics, glassware, or trailing plants.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding wet cloths, chemical polish, or abrasive cleaners that can strip sensitive gold leaf finishes.
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