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"Victorian Mahogany Barley Twist Whatnot "
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"Victorian Mahogany Barley Twist Whatnot "

19th century
Description

A beautifully made three-tier Victorian corner whatnot in mahogany, with an elegant serpentine front and barley twist front supports capped with finials. The rear support is turned, and the legs terminate on an inverted cup on turned ball foot. The barley twists are especially fine and dense, suggesting the use of a dark hardwood like rosewood or ebony.

Condition Report

In excellent condition with minor surface wear consistent with age.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Corner Whatnot to the Victorian era.

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SA1231227
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SA1251
Description
A beautifully made three-tier Victorian corner whatnot in mahogany, with an elegant serpentine front and barley twist front supports capped with finials. The rear support is turned, and the legs terminate on an inverted cup on turned ball foot.
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The barley twists are especially fine and dense, suggesting the use of a dark hardwood like rosewood or ebony.
Steven Swann Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian dark mahogany three-tier corner whatnot featuring spiralled barley twist front supports and finial details.
fig 1. "Victorian Mahogany Barley Twist Whatnot "

Condition Report

In excellent condition with minor surface wear consistent with age.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Corner Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231227
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1251
Steven Swann Antiques
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Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A Victorian dark mahogany three-tier corner whatnot featuring spiralled barley twist front supports and finial details.
"Victorian Mahogany Barley Twist Whatnot "
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A Victorian dark mahogany three-tier corner whatnot featuring spiralled barley twist front supports and finial details.
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A Victorian corner whatnot is an open-tiered furniture piece designed specifically to fit into the corner of a room. Popular during the nineteenth century, these stands were created to display decorative ornaments, ceramics, and books.

Victorian whatnots were primarily constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. Features included hand-turned or carved uprightssuch as barley twist columnsand shaped wooden shelves secured with traditional joinery.

Authentic Victorian examples exhibit hand-carved or turned details, natural patination, and age-consistent wear on the undersides and joints. Look for original hand-cut joinery, solid wood shelves, and authentic brass or wooden fixing elements.

Position the piece in an unutilised corner to add vertical interest. Style the shelves with a curated selection of ceramics, contemporary books, or indoor trailing plants to soften the dark wood tones.

Maintain antique mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking or fading.
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