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Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-lune, Bookcase, Victorian
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Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-lune, Bookcase, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique boat-tail whatnot bookshelf. An English, mahogany demi-lune bookcase cabinet, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Dashing bow-front form enhanced with delightful colour

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Select mahogany shows fine grain interest

Basking in rich russet hues beneath a wax polish finish

Arranged as graduated shelves across four tiers

Generously sized top ideal for display purposes

The whole supported by striking reverse barley twist pilasters

Standing upon a quartet of squat bun feet

This is a desirable antique whatnot bookshelf, with graceful boat-tail overtones and delightful colour. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home library.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 127.5cm (50.25'')

Max Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Max Height: 112.5cm (44.25'')

Shelf Width: 126cm (49.5'')

Shelf Depth: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Shelf 1 Height: 17cm (6.75'')

Shelf 2 Height: 21cm (8.25")

Shelf 3 Height: 25cm (9.75")

Shelf 4 Height: 29cm (11.5")

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 18.7638

Physical Dimensions
Height
112.5cm (44.29")
Width
127.5cm (50.20")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA821040
Dealers Internal Reference
18.7638
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Description
This is an antique boat-tail whatnot bookshelf. An English, mahogany demi-lune bookcase cabinet, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Dashing bow-front form enhanced with delightful colour

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Bookcase, Victorian
fig 1. Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-lune, Bookcase, Victorian

Select mahogany shows fine grain interest

Basking in rich russet hues beneath a wax polish finish

Arranged as graduated shelves across four tiers

Generously sized top ideal for display purposes

The whole supported by striking reverse barley twist pilasters

fig 2. Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Bookcase, Victorian
fig 2. Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-lune, Bookcase, Victorian

Standing upon a quartet of squat bun feet

This is a desirable antique whatnot bookshelf, with graceful boat-tail overtones and delightful colour.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home library.

fig 3. Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Bookcase, Victorian
fig 3. Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-lune, Bookcase, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 127.5cm (50.25'')

Max Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Max Height: 112.5cm (44.25'')

Shelf Width: 126cm (49.5'')

Shelf Depth: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Shelf 1 Height: 17cm (6.75'')

Shelf 2 Height: 21cm (8.25")

fig 4. Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Bookcase, Victorian
fig 4. Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-lune, Bookcase, Victorian

Shelf 3 Height: 25cm (9.75")

Shelf 4 Height: 29cm (11.5")

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 5. Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Bookcase, Victorian
fig 5. Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-lune, Bookcase, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7638

Height
112.5cm (44.29")
Width
127.5cm (50.20")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA821040
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7638
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Bookcase, Victorian
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