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Mid Victorian Dark Oak Open Bookcase
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Mid Victorian Dark Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Mid Victorian dark oak open bookcase having a carved top edges and sides , with two adjustable shelves , raised on a plinth base . Bears the original makers label Thos Wallis & Co London .

Height

114.5 cm / 45 1⁄4"

Width

91.5 cm / 36 "

Depth

31.5 cm / 12 1⁄2"

Good condition Repolished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
114.5cm (45.08")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
31.5cm (12.40")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

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SA1239990
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Description
Mid Victorian dark oak open bookcase having a carved top edges and sides , with two adjustable shelves , raised on a plinth base . Bears the original makers label Thos Wallis & Co London .

Height

114.5 cm / 45 1⁄4"

fig 1. A mid-Victorian dark oak open bookcase featuring hand-carved leaf mouldings and three open shelves filled with antique books.
fig 1. Mid Victorian Dark Oak Open Bookcase

Width

91.5 cm / 36 "

Depth

31.5 cm / 12 1⁄2"

Good condition Repolished

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Worboys Antiques
Height
114.5cm (45.08")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
31.5cm (12.40")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239990
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A mid-Victorian dark oak open bookcase featuring hand-carved leaf mouldings and three open shelves filled with antique books.
Mid Victorian Dark Oak Open Bookcase
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A mid-Victorian dark oak open bookcase featuring hand-carved leaf mouldings and three open shelves filled with antique books.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved pilasters, Leaf moulding, Plinth base
  • SizeH 114.5 cm (45 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 31.5 cm (12 in)

This mid-Victorian open bookcase dates from 1860 and takes the form of a rectangular dark brown oak cabinet with three shelves. The piece exhibits hand-carved leaf mouldings along the top edges and pilasters, a recessed plinth base, and original maker labelling from Thos Wallis & Co London. The interior holds three rows of antique books with gold-tooled black, red, white, and brown spines. This bookcase measures 114.5 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, and 31.5 cm deep. Positioned against a wall in a study, library, or living room, the open shelving provides accessible storage for books, decorative objects, or personal collections. The dark timber finish and architectural carved pilasters complement traditional and period interiors, whilst the compact proportions allow placement in smaller reception rooms or hallways.

FAQs

Mid-Victorian dark oak open bookcases are distinguished by their solid timber construction, open-front design without glass, and substantial architectural proportions. They frequently feature detailed hand-carved friezes, decorative side pilasters, and deep plinth bases influenced by Jacobean and Renaissance Revival styles.

Craftsmen during the mid-Victorian era primarily utilised solid European oak, stained to achieve a deep, rich tone. Construction techniques included hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged framework, and adjustable internal shelf supports using wooden cleats or metal tonk strips.

Authentic 19th-century bookcases exhibit signs of hand-planing, original iron or brass hardware, and slight irregularities in hand-carved ornamentation. Look for natural oxidation on un-faced reverse timber panels and aged wear patterns consistent with long-term use.

An open oak bookcase serves as a anchor piece in a home library, study, or living space. Modern interior designers pair the dark timber tones with neutral wall palettes, layering leather-bound books alongside minimalist ceramic objects or brass accents to balance the historic visual weight.

Maintain dark oak furniture by regularly dusting with a dry, lint-free cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood. Avoid placing solid oak pieces near direct heat sources or in fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement and cracking.
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