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Antique 19th Century Walnut Serpentine Bookcase
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Antique 19th Century Walnut Serpentine Bookcase

19th century
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A striking 19th century burr walnut bookcase with two glazed doors opening to a dark interior with display shelves. The richly figured veneers are complemented by fine inlaid details, decorative gilt-metal mounts and a gently shaped plinth. Its generous display space makes it an elegant cabinet for books or a collection.

Dimensions:

Height-106cm

Width-113cm

Depth-33cm

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W H Barker Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Serpentine Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1236473
Description
A striking 19th century burr walnut bookcase with two glazed doors opening to a dark interior with display shelves.
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The richly figured veneers are complemented by fine inlaid details, decorative gilt-metal mounts and a gently shaped plinth.
W H Barker Antiques

Its generous display space makes it an elegant cabinet for books or a collection.

Dimensions:

Height-106cm

Width-113cm

Depth-33cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Date of Manufacture

W H Barker Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Serpentine Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A 19th-century burr walnut low bookcase featuring two glazed doors, a serpentine front profile, geometric marquetry inlay, and decorative brass mounts.

Antique 19th Century Walnut Serpentine Bookcase

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Telephone 07712 012600
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4 Lane Ends Farm Store
Burley Bank Road
Killinghall
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century burr walnut low bookcase featuring two glazed doors, a serpentine front profile, geometric marquetry inlay, and decorative brass mounts.
Antique 19th Century Walnut Serpentine Bookcase
Ref: SA1236473
A 19th-century burr walnut low bookcase featuring two glazed doors, a serpentine front profile, geometric marquetry inlay, and decorative brass mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Ormolu, Brass, Wood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Marquetry inlay, Ormolu mounts, Glazed doors

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A 19th-century serpentine bookcase features a distinctive s-shaped or undulating front profile. Cabinetmakers during this era frequently used highly figured walnut or burr walnut veneers, glazed doors for protection, and brass or ormolu mounts inspired by earlier French Rococo design.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid walnut and decorative walnut veneers applied over pine or oak carcases. Key decorative features involved hand-cut marquetry inlays made from contrasting hardwoods, cast brass or ormolu hardware, and glass door panels.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original glass panels with subtle distortions, and natural oxidisation on raw timber surfaces inside or on the reverse. Additionally, original brass hardware and lock mechanisms will show signs of hand-finishing and uneven age patina.

A low glazed cabinet functions well beneath artwork or architectural features, providing storage while maintaining an open feel. The top surface offers space to display lamps, ceramics, or framed prints, while the glass doors showcase curated book collections or porcelain.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood veneer. Keep the item away from direct heat sources or sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting, and clean metal mounts gently without abrasive chemicals.
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