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Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Whatnots
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Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Whatnots

19th century
Description

Unusual pair of antique Victorian quality burr walnut whatnots having carved gallery tops above 3 quality burr walnut display shelves with a thumb moulded edge supported by elegant turned walnut columns standing on turned feet with original brass cup castors.

A superb pair boasting an outstanding colour and beautiful craftsmanship.

Dimensions:

Height 97.5 cm (38.38 in)

Width 81 cm (31.89 in)

Depth 40 cm (15.75 in)

Height to top shelf 88 cm (34.64 in)

Shelf height 34.5 cm (13.58 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09659903
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Bookmatched burr walnut veneers: fashionable decorative finish across the 1860s.
Pierced fretwork back-galleries: delicate scroll cutting done with hand fretsaws.
Slender turned baluster uprights: distinctive profile shaped on a wood lathe.
Aged brass cup castors: original mobile fittings on the turned feet.

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
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237129
Dealers Internal Reference
2784
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Description
Unusual pair of antique Victorian quality burr walnut whatnots having carved gallery tops above 3 quality burr walnut display shelves with a thumb moulded edge supported by elegant turned walnut columns standing on turned feet with original brass cup castors.
fig 1. A pair of Victorian three-tier burr walnut whatnots featuring serpentine shelves, fretwork crestings, and turned support columns on castors.
fig 1. Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Whatnots

A superb pair boasting an outstanding colour and beautiful craftsmanship.

Dimensions:

Height 97.5 cm (38.38 in)

Width 81 cm (31.89 in)

Depth 40 cm (15.75 in)

Height to top shelf 88 cm (34.64 in)

Shelf height 34.5 cm (13.58 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09659903
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Bookmatched burr walnut veneers: fashionable decorative finish across the 1860s.
Pierced fretwork back-galleries: delicate scroll cutting done with hand fretsaws.
Slender turned baluster uprights: distinctive profile shaped on a wood lathe.
Aged brass cup castors: original mobile fittings on the turned feet.

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
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237129
Dealers Internal Ref
2784
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 pair of Victorian three-tier burr walnut whatnots featuring serpentine shelves, fretwork crestings, and turned support columns on castors.

Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Whatnots

Archive II A pair of Victorian three-tier burr walnut whatnots featuring serpentine shelves, fretwork crestings, and turned support columns on castors. View II
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Archive VII A pair of Victorian three-tier burr walnut whatnots featuring serpentine shelves, fretwork crestings, and turned support columns on castors. View VII
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A pair of Victorian three-tier burr walnut whatnots featuring serpentine shelves, fretwork crestings, and turned support columns on castors.
Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Whatnots
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  • ObjectWhatnots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced fretwork galleries, Serpentine tiered shelves, Turned support spindles, Brass castors
  • SizeH 97.5 cm (38 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This pair of Victorian whatnots dates from 1860 and takes the form of three-tier display stands fashioned from burr walnut and walnut in a warm brown tone. Each piece displays serpentine tiered shelves with thumb-moulded edges, pierced fretwork galleries along the top and back edges, elegant turned support spindles and columns, turned feet, and original brass cup castors. The wood exhibits rich grain patterns across the surfaces, while the fretwork includes intricate open scroll motifs along the upper crestings. Measuring 97.5 cm high by 81 cm wide and 40 cm deep, these sturdy multitiered stands fit comfortably against walls or inside empty corners in a living room, hallway, or study. They serve practical display functions for books, ceramics, or decorative objects while adding traditional English Country House character to interior spaces.

FAQs

Originating in the late eighteenth century and gaining widespread popularity during the Victorian era, a whatnot is a piece of open furniture featuring multiple shelves designed to display books, ornaments, and collected curiosities.

These items were predominantly crafted using solid walnut framing and decorative burr walnut veneers, characterised by turned spindle uprights, fretwork galleries, and castors.

Authentic Victorian examples display hand-carved fretwork crestings, hand-cut joinery, turned spindle supports with natural variation, and uniform wear consistent with age.

A pair of whatnots can be arranged symmetrically to flank a fireplace, window, or doorway, offering structured vertical surfaces to display books, ceramics, or botanical arrangements.

Maintain burr walnut by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a neutral beeswax polish along the grain, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments.
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