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Good Victorian Inlaid Walnut Bookcase
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Good Victorian Inlaid Walnut Bookcase

19th century
Sold 23 October 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A good Victorian figured walnut inlaid 2 door bookcase. The rectangular shaped top having book matched figured walnut with a moulded edge and rounded corners. The frieze with inlaid boxwood decoration and ormolu beading. Below are 2 glazed doors with boxwood stringing, ormolu beading, ornate escutcheons and closing strip. The doors open to reveal a walnut faced shelf and fabric lined interior and complete with working lock and key. The rounded corners having good ormolu mounts and further inlaid decoration, the whole raised on a shaped plinth base. Dimensions:- Height…41.5’’/ 105.5cm. Width…41.5’’/ 105.5cm. Depth…13.25’’/ 33.5cm. Interior Shelf Depth…10’’/ 25.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA823226
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23525
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A good Victorian figured walnut inlaid 2 door bookcase.
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The rectangular shaped top having book matched figured walnut with a moulded edge and rounded corners.
John Howkins Antiques

The frieze with inlaid boxwood decoration and ormolu beading. Below are 2 glazed doors with boxwood stringing, ormolu beading, ornate escutcheons and closing strip. The doors open to reveal a walnut faced shelf and fabric lined interior and complete with working lock and key. The rounded corners having good ormolu mounts and further inlaid decoration, the whole raised on a shaped plinth base. Dimensions:- Height…41.5’’/ 105.5cm. Width…41.5’’/ 105.5cm. Depth…13.25’’/ 33.5cm. Interior Shelf Depth…10’’/ 25.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA823226
Dealers Internal Ref
23525
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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An antique Victorian walnut bookcase with two glazed doors, brass mounts, and marquetry detailing.
Good Victorian Inlaid Walnut Bookcase
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An antique Victorian walnut bookcase with two glazed doors, brass mounts, and marquetry detailing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Brass mounts, Marquetry inlay, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 33.5 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases typically feature rich wood grains, often incorporating walnut or mahogany, detailed marquetry or brass mounts, and glazed doors designed to protect library collections while displaying them.

Cabinet makers predominantly used structural woods like pine or oak, overlaid with decorative veneers such as walnut, burr walnut, or mahogany, complemented by cast brass mounts and glass panels.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, old glass with minor imperfections, aged timber patination, and period-appropriate hardware and locks.

Pair the rich wood tones with neutral wall colours and mix the book collection with modern decorative objects, ceramics, or sculptural pieces to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Keep wooden furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply occasional high-quality beeswax to nourish the timber.
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