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Rare Irish Antique Victorian Exhibition Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Carved Whatnot
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Rare Irish Antique Victorian Exhibition Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Carved Whatnot

19th century
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Rare Irish antique Victorian exhibition quality freestanding burr walnut carved whatnot having three serpentine shaped exhibition quality burr walnut tiers with a finely carved edge, profusely carved finals to the top united by profusely carved solid walnut columns standing on intricately carved bell shaped feet with original castors

A beautiful lavish example crafted and designed to the highest standards and boasting a glorious colour

Dimensions:

Height 115 cm (45.27 in)

Width 81.5 cm (32.08 in)

Depth 46 cm (18.11 in)

Height of shelves 38 cm (14.96 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09659840
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Book-matched burr walnut veneers: high-grade mid-Victorian decorative cabinetwork.
Carved shamrock borders on punched ground: hand tooling associated with Irish manufacture.
Solid walnut supports with pierced foliate carving: crisp hand craftsmanship.
Turned acanthus finials and carved feet: original period decorative scheme.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237120
Dealers Internal Reference
2021
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Rare Irish antique Victorian exhibition quality freestanding burr walnut carved whatnot having three serpentine shaped exhibition quality burr walnut tiers with a finely carved edge, profusely carved finals to the top united by profusely carved solid walnut columns standing on intricately carved bell shaped feet with original castors
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A beautiful lavish example crafted and designed to the highest standards and boasting a glorious colour.
London City Antiques

Dimensions:

Height 115 cm (45.27 in)

Width 81.5 cm (32.08 in)

Depth 46 cm (18.11 in)

Height of shelves 38 cm (14.96 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09659840
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Book-matched burr walnut veneers: high-grade mid-Victorian decorative cabinetwork.
Carved shamrock borders on punched ground: hand tooling associated with Irish manufacture.
Solid walnut supports with pierced foliate carving: crisp hand craftsmanship.
Turned acanthus finials and carved feet: original period decorative scheme.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237120
Dealers Internal Ref
2021
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian burr walnut three-tier whatnot with intricately carved foliage uprights, finials, and serpentine-shaped shelves.
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut three-tier whatnot with intricately carved foliage uprights, finials, and serpentine-shaped shelves.

Rare Irish Antique Victorian Exhibition Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Carved Whatnot

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A Victorian burr walnut three-tier whatnot with intricately carved foliage uprights, finials, and serpentine-shaped shelves.
Rare Irish Antique Victorian Exhibition Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Carved Whatnot
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A Victorian burr walnut three-tier whatnot with intricately carved foliage uprights, finials, and serpentine-shaped shelves.
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  • ObjectWhatnots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved foliage supports, Serpentine shelves, Finial tops, Carved feet
  • SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 81.5 cm (32 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This freestanding 19th-century Victorian walnut whatnot displays three serpentine-shaped tiers in rich warm brown burr walnut with finely carved edges. The framework includes intricately carved solid walnut columns, profuse carved finials to the top, and bell-shaped feet fitted with original castors. The design incorporates detailed foliage carvings and Gothic-inspired woodwork throughout. Measuring 115 cm high, 81.5 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, this versatile piece fits neatly into an empty corner of a living room, hallway, or study. It provides ample open display space for books, decorative objects, or framed photographs while adding architectural presence to traditional or period interiors.

Originating in the late eighteenth century and gaining wide popularity during the Victorian era, a whatnot is a stand featuring open tiers supported by turned or carved uprights. It was designed primarily to display curiosities, porcelain, books, and household ornaments in drawing rooms.

Victorian whatnots were commonly constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. High-end examples frequently featured decorative burr wood veneers and hand-carved floral or foliate supports.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-carved detail work, natural grain variation in wood veneers, historical drawer or joint construction, and an aged finish or patina across surfaces and supports.

A whatnot can be styled as a focal accent piece in a modern living space, hallway, or reading nook. Position it in an empty alcove to display a curated selection of books, ceramics, or indoor foliage to add warmth and historical contrast.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth following the wood grain. To maintain the timber polish and prevent drying, apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically while keeping the item clear of direct sunlight and radiator heat sources.
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