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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

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

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

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

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237120
Dealers Internal Ref
2021
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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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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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • 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)

FAQs

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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