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Pair of George IV Mahogany Whatnots
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Pair of George IV Mahogany Whatnots

19th century
Description

A rare pair of George IV mahogany whatnots, circa 1820, of good colour, with minor differences, seemingly made by the same workshop a short time apart.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated these George IV Mahogany Whatnots to the 19th Century.

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SA1236931
Dealers Internal Reference
MJFA0120
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National and International shipping can be arranged on request at competitive rates.

Description
A rare pair of George IV mahogany whatnots, circa 1820, of good colour, with minor differences, seemingly made by the same workshop a short time apart.
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated these George IV Mahogany Whatnots to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236931
Dealers Internal Ref
MJFA0120
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors.
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Archive I A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors.

Pair of George IV Mahogany Whatnots

Archive II A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View IX
Archive X A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View X
Archive XI A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View XI
Archive XII A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View XIII
Archive XIV A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors. View XIV
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Northwick Park
Cotswolds
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Verified Since Sep 2016
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Mark Jones Antiques
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A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors.
Pair of George IV Mahogany Whatnots
Ref: SA1236931
A matching pair of George IV mahogany whatnots featuring five open tiered shelves with turned supports, a single base drawer, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectWhatnots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned uprights, tiered shelves, single base drawers, brass castors
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

Originating in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, whatnots were light, open-shelved stands designed to display household ornaments, curiosities, books, and sheet music in drawing rooms and parlours.

These stands were typically crafted from high-grade solid mahogany or rosewood, featuring hand-turned spindle uprights, dovetailed drawer linings at the base, and brass cup castors for mobility.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned timber supports, natural timber shrinkage across solid wood shelves, original brass hardware with aged patina, and fine hand-dovetailed drawer construction.

Pairs of whatnots excel when positioned symmetrically in fireplace alcoves, beside tall windows, or flanking a doorway to display ceramics, books, and decorative objects without visually overcrowding the space.

Dust shelves regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and fading.
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