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Nineteenth Century Bobbin Turned Whatnot
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Nineteenth Century Bobbin Turned Whatnot

19th century
Description

A mid Nineteenth century bobbin turned whatnot in Oak.

Original castors, good condition with a couple of stable repairs to shelves.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Bobbin Turned Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244833
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A mid Nineteenth century bobbin turned whatnot in Oak.

Original castors, good condition with a couple of stable repairs to shelves.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Bobbin Turned Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244833
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A 19th-century three-tier dark wood whatnot stand featuring bobbin-turned corner posts, top finials, and small castors at the base.
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Archive I A 19th-century three-tier dark wood whatnot stand featuring bobbin-turned corner posts, top finials, and small castors at the base.

Nineteenth Century Bobbin Turned Whatnot

Archive II A 19th-century three-tier dark wood whatnot stand featuring bobbin-turned corner posts, top finials, and small castors at the base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century three-tier dark wood whatnot stand featuring bobbin-turned corner posts, top finials, and small castors at the base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century three-tier dark wood whatnot stand featuring bobbin-turned corner posts, top finials, and small castors at the base. View IV
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 279
Items Sold 1,699
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century three-tier dark wood whatnot stand featuring bobbin-turned corner posts, top finials, and small castors at the base.
Nineteenth Century bobbin turned whatnot
Ref: SA1244833
A 19th-century three-tier dark wood whatnot stand featuring bobbin-turned corner posts, top finials, and small castors at the base.
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  • ObjectWhatnot
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBobbin turning, Tiered shelving, Finials, Castors
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This Victorian whatnot is an English country house piece from the nineteenth century, constructed from mahogany and oak with a warm brown colour and a polished finish. The three-tier open shelving design incorporates bobbin-turned corner posts, slender top finials, and small brass castors at the base. Visible details include stable shelf repairs, rounded wood turnings throughout the upright supports, and neat rectangular shelf corners. The structure stands 82 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. Practical for contemporary living, this compact stand suits an empty corner in a living room, hallway, or bedroom to display books, plants, or decorative items.

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A whatnot is a multi-tiered open piece of furniture introduced in the late 18th century and widely popularised during the Victorian era for displaying ornaments, books, and curiosities. Bobbin turning refers to the series of lathe-turned spool or bead motifs running along the vertical structural posts.

Traditional 19th-century whatnots were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, walnut, or oak. The tiered wooden shelves are connected by lathe-turned posts using mortise and tenon joints, often terminating in turned feet with small brass castors.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-turned or early machine spool turnings displaying subtle variations, period mortise joinery beneath the shelves, and authentic surface patination on the timber. Original metal or brass castors are also frequently present at the base.

A whatnot can be positioned in an alcove, hallway, or living room corner to provide vertical interest without visual heaviness. Styling the tiers with a blend of contemporary ceramics, stacked art books, and trailing greenery bridges classic woodwork with modern aesthetics.

Dust the unit regularly with a soft microfibre cloth following the turned wood contours, and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber finish. Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent shrinkage or splitting.
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