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William IV Rosewood and Pink Marble Top Open Bookcase
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William IV Rosewood and Pink Marble Top Open Bookcase

19th century
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Circa 1835, unusual, large rosewood and marble top William IV open bookcase. In a rectangular shape, with a pink variegated marble top (a later addition) above a simple frieze, and inside are 2 shelves with rosewood facing. To each end are well carved corbels, with the gables in well figured rosewood veneers, and all standing on an enclosed rosewood plinth. It has a combined 8.5 meters of shelf/surface space.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
222cm (87.40")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

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

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SA766184
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Circa 1835, unusual, large rosewood and marble top William IV open bookcase.
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In a rectangular shape, with a pink variegated marble top (a later addition) above a simple frieze, and inside are 2 shelves with rosewood facing.
Georgian Antiques

To each end are well carved corbels, with the gables in well figured rosewood veneers, and all standing on an enclosed rosewood plinth. It has a combined 8.5 meters of shelf/surface space.

Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
222cm (87.40")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA766184
Dealers Internal Ref
3407
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A low William IV dark rosewood open bookcase with three long shelves and a pink marble top surface.
William IV Rosewood and Pink Marble Top Open Bookcase
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A low William IV dark rosewood open bookcase with three long shelves and a pink marble top surface.
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The William IV style spans roughly from 1830 to 1837, acting as a bridge between Regency neoclassicism and early Victorian design. Characteristics include substantial proportions, bold carvings, acanthus leaf motifs, and extensive use of rich dark woods such as rosewood and mahogany.

Bookcases from this period were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or rosewood veneers over pine frameworks. Tops often featured thick, polished natural marble slabs, such as Italian white or coloured varieties, paired with brass gallery trims or carved wooden corbels.

Authentic pieces feature distinctive dark grain patterns characteristic of Brazilian rosewood, along with hand-cut joinery on internal supports. Marble tops should show age-appropriate wear on the underside and precise fitment along the carved timber borders.

A low marble-top bookcase functions well as a credenza beneath artwork or a mirror. Position structured book stacks alongside contemporary ceramic vessels on the shelves to contrast the dark timber tone and formal marble top.

Dust rosewood timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax sparingly along the wood grain. Clean marble surfaces using a damp cloth with pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic cleaners that damage natural stone.
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