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Antique Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase
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Antique Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

Circa 1880, Victorian golden oak open bookcase. Surmounted by a breakfront moulded cornice over a frieze with carved lion masks and blind fret foliate carving. With 3 adjustable shelves which are flanked by pilasters with blind fretwork, and the base with matching pilasters capped with carved lion heads. The 2 doors with geometric panels and lion head masks and opening to a single shelf; all over an enclosed plinth base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
229cm (90.16")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA796623
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29602
Description
Circa 1880, Victorian golden oak open bookcase.
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Surmounted by a breakfront moulded cornice over a frieze with carved lion masks and blind fret foliate carving.
Georgian Antiques

With 3 adjustable shelves which are flanked by pilasters with blind fretwork, and the base with matching pilasters capped with carved lion heads. The 2 doors with geometric panels and lion head masks and opening to a single shelf; all over an enclosed plinth base.

Height
229cm (90.16")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA796623
Dealers Internal Ref
29602
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An antique Victorian golden oak open bookcase featuring carved lion masks, intricate strapwork friezes, open shelves, and a two-door lower cupboard with geometric diamond panel detailing.
Antique Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase
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Victorian Renaissance Revival bookcases typically feature architectural proportions, heavy carved elements such as lion masks, strapwork friezes, and geometric panelled doors crafted from native hardwoods like oak and walnut.

Nineteenth-century open bookcases were primarily constructed from solid woods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring hand-carved ornamentation and solid timber panelled backs.

Authentic Victorian pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-cut joinery, historic timber shrinkage, and natural surface wear consistent with age, particularly along lower plinths and door handles.

A carved oak bookcase can be styled alongside contemporary art, neutral wall palettes, or curated ceramics to balance historic wood tones with modern aesthetic elements.

Preserve golden oak by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain while keeping the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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