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Impressive Large Pollard Oak Library Bookcase
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €13,982     $15,177
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Impressive Large Pollard Oak Library Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

An exceptional and highly impressive very large Victorian pollard oak library bookcase of rare double breakfront form, measuring an outstanding 446.5cm wide.

Constructed in eight sections for ease of installation, the bookcase features nine glazed pin doors enclosing adjustable shelving. The beautifully figured pollard oak veneers are enhanced with decorative inlay and refined gilt detailing, adding depth and richness to the façade.

There are 3 drop flaps along the bottom offering enclosed storage.

The proportions are superb, with strong architectural presence and elegant symmetry throughout.

A rare opportunity to acquire a library-scale bookcase of this size and quality.

An outstanding statement piece suitable for a substantial private library, period property, or commercial interior.

W 446.5cm (176")

D 54cm (21.5")

H 138cm (54.5")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Pollard Oak Library Bookcase to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09723351
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-165 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Swirling pollard oak veneers: fine cabinet timber popular in late Victorian country houses.
Carved corbels with parcel gilding: architectural details typical of 1870s library furniture.
Rounded door corners with brass slip mouldings: standard high-end Victorian joinery.
Solid vertically planked pine backboards: period secondary timber showing natural shrinkage.
Adjustable shelves on brass pegs: original library fitting arrangement from the era.

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
138cm (54.33")
Width
446.5cm (175.79")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246193
Dealers Internal Reference
YNEE260211B
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Description
An exceptional and highly impressive very large Victorian pollard oak library bookcase of rare double breakfront form, measuring an outstanding 446.5cm wide.
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Constructed in eight sections for ease of installation, the bookcase features nine glazed pin doors enclosing adjustable shelving.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

The beautifully figured pollard oak veneers are enhanced with decorative inlay and refined gilt detailing, adding depth and richness to the façade.

fig 1. A large Victorian pollard oak library bookcase featuring multiple glazed doors, adjustable wooden shelves, carved decorative corbels, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Impressive Large Pollard Oak Library Bookcase

There are 3 drop flaps along the bottom offering enclosed storage.

The proportions are superb, with strong architectural presence and elegant symmetry throughout.

A rare opportunity to acquire a library-scale bookcase of this size and quality.

An outstanding statement piece suitable for a substantial private library, period property, or commercial interior.

W 446.5cm (176")

D 54cm (21.5")

H 138cm (54.5")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Pollard Oak Library Bookcase to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 09723351
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-165 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Swirling pollard oak veneers: fine cabinet timber popular in late Victorian country houses.
Carved corbels with parcel gilding: architectural details typical of 1870s library furniture.
Rounded door corners with brass slip mouldings: standard high-end Victorian joinery.
Solid vertically planked pine backboards: period secondary timber showing natural shrinkage.
Adjustable shelves on brass pegs: original library fitting arrangement from the era.

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
138cm (54.33")
Width
446.5cm (175.79")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246193
Dealers Internal Ref
YNEE260211B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A large Victorian pollard oak library bookcase featuring multiple glazed doors, adjustable wooden shelves, carved decorative corbels, and a solid plinth base.
Impressive Large Pollard Oak Library Bookcase
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPollard Oak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved corbels, Glazed doors, Adjustable shelving, Plinth base
  • SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 446.5 cm (176 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Pollard oak library bookcases were produced during the nineteenth century using timber cut from pollarded oak trees, which created a dense, swirling grain pattern suitable for grand institutional and private study spaces.

Traditional examples feature solid and veneered pollard oak construction, hand-blown glass panels, adjustable timber shelving on hidden wooden sawtooth or metal ratchet systems, and hand-carved corbels or pilasters.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristically complex burl-like grain, original brass cabinet fittings, hand-dovetailed drawer boxes, and appropriate natural wear along original glazing beads and plinths.

Position the piece against a feature wall to anchor an open-plan living area or home office, styling the glass shelves with a mix of modern art books, ceramics, and structural decorative objects alongside traditional leather-bound volumes.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp exterior walls.
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