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Late Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
Spinka & Co
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Late Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

19th century
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k0668 A late Victorian English bookcase crafted from high-quality solid walnut, featuring solid walnut sides and a figured walnut oversailing top. Below the top, a panelled frieze is accented with an elegant, hand-carved rosette. The piece offers ample display space with three height-adjustable shelves, each finished with a hardwood moulded edge, all flanked by two moulded pilasters adorned with carved motifs at the capital, all resting on a sturdy, moulded plinth base.

Acquired in very good condition with only a few minor historic repairs, this piece has been very well looked after  over the years. The bookcase retains its original French polish which has carefully cleaned and waxed, showcasing a gorgeous, mellow colour and a soft patina. Solid sturdy, and woodworm-free, this timeless bookcase is ready to be placed at home. c1880

H45" W41.5" D13" D9.5"-shelves

H3ft 9" W3ft 5.5" D1ft 1"

H114cm W105.5cm D33cm D24cm-shelves

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Spinka & Co has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233630
Dealers Internal Reference
k0668
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All our furniture has been restored in our workshop and is ready to use at home.

If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us on info@spinka.co or 07517940350 (00447517940350 what’s app).

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We also offer global air and sea freight with our trusted shipper.

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We do not refund the original delivery cost.

The furniture must arrive back to us in the same condition that it left us.

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Description
K0668 A late Victorian English bookcase crafted from high-quality solid walnut, featuring solid walnut sides and a figured walnut oversailing top. Below the top, a panelled frieze is accented with an elegant, hand-carved rosette. The piece offers ample display space with three height-adjustable shelves, each finished with a hardwood moulded edge, all flanked by two moulded pilasters adorned with carved motifs at the capital, all resting on a sturdy, moulded plinth base.
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Acquired in very good condition with only a few minor historic repairs, this piece has been very well looked after  over the years.
Spinka & Co

The bookcase retains its original French polish which has carefully cleaned and waxed, showcasing a gorgeous, mellow colour and a soft patina. Solid sturdy, and woodworm-free, this timeless bookcase is ready to be placed at home. c1880

H45" W41.5" D13" D9.5"-shelves

H3ft 9" W3ft 5.5" D1ft 1"

H114cm W105.5cm D33cm D24cm-shelves

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233630
Dealers Internal Ref
k0668
Spinka & Co
Spinka & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Spinka & Co Profile Page

Trade Associations

Spinka & Co is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A late Victorian open walnut bookcase featuring a carved rosette frieze, moulded top cornice, adjustable shelves, and a solid plinth base.
Late Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
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Late Victorian open bookcases were produced during the final decades of the nineteenth century, characterised by exposed shelving designed for easy access to literature. They typically feature heavy architectural mouldings, flat plinth bases, and carved details such as rosettes or paterae, often constructed from dark hardwoods like walnut or mahogany.

Victorian furniture makers favoured dense hardwoods, with walnut, mahogany, and oak being the primary choices. The internal shelving and backing panels were often made of solid timber or pine secondary wood, with brass or wooden sawtooth mechanisms used for height adjustment.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate construction markers, including hand-sawn secondary timber on the backboards, natural age patina on the finish, and traditional adjustable shelf supports like wooden sawtooth ratchets or recessed metal pegs. The presence of hand-carved decorative elements and grain patterns unique to walnut timber also helps confirm authenticity.

Position the bookcase against a neutral or rich wall space in a study, living room, or hallway. Balance collections of bound volumes with decorative ceramics, glassware, or framed art to create visual interest and break up large runs of book spines.

Dust the wood regularly with a clean, soft microfibre cloth following the natural grain line. Protect the original finish by applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year and placing the furniture away from direct sunlight, radiators, or damp environments.
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