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Rosewood and Marble Top Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 7 August 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1820, Exhibition quality scumbled rosewood and marble topped open bookcase, likely by James Mein of Kelso. With thick white marble top and a Gothic style gilded, cast brass gallery with raised sections topped with cast brass balls (rising to a height of 8 cm). It has 1 large open section flanked by smaller sections in simulated rosewood, separated by carved pilasters which are fluted, tapering and carved. The shelves are adjustable, finished with an egg and dart beading. Standing on fluted, splayed block feet.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA628003
Dealers Internal Reference
27963
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Circa 1820, Exhibition quality scumbled rosewood and marble topped open bookcase, likely by James Mein of Kelso.
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With thick white marble top and a Gothic style gilded, cast brass gallery with raised sections topped with cast brass balls (rising to a height of 8 cm).
Georgian Antiques

It has 1 large open section flanked by smaller sections in simulated rosewood, separated by carved pilasters which are fluted, tapering and carved. The shelves are adjustable, finished with an egg and dart beading. Standing on fluted, splayed block feet.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA628003
Dealers Internal Ref
27963
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Archive I A low rosewood open bookcase featuring a white marble top, brass gallery rail, carved column pilasters, and multiple display compartments. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A low rosewood open bookcase featuring a white marble top, brass gallery rail, carved column pilasters, and multiple display compartments.
Rosewood and Marble Top Open Bookcase
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A low rosewood open bookcase featuring a white marble top, brass gallery rail, carved column pilasters, and multiple display compartments.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialRosewood, Marble, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved pilasters, Brass gallery rail, Marble top, Plinth base
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Victorian open bookcases gained popularity during the 19th century as domestic libraries expanded and homeowners sought easier access to literature compared to traditional glazed cabinets.

These pieces were typically crafted using dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, often complemented by white marble tops and brass gallery rails.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery, natural timber ageing, hand-carved architectural details, and heavy marble slabs with characteristic veining consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

An antique bookcase serves as a functional anchor in a study or living space, providing display areas for books and decorative objects while contrasting effectively with minimalist modern furnishings.

Maintain rosewood using appropriate wax polish applied sparingly, and protect the marble top from acidic liquids by cleaning spills immediately with a damp cloth and mild soap.
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