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Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Display Table / Whatnot
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Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Display Table / Whatnot

19th century
Description

Circa 1890, unusual late Victorian, Sheraton-style inlaid mahogany display table / whatnot. Surmounted by a rectangular figured mahogany shelf with boxwood stringing, on shaped inlaid supports. This is above a similar tier, over a glazed display cabinet with shaped glazed doors, green velvet lined interior and glazed shelf. All standing on inlaid, shaped supports with cross stretchers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Whatnot to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA825194
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0199
Description
Circa 1890, unusual late Victorian, Sheraton-style inlaid mahogany display table / whatnot.
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Surmounted by a rectangular figured mahogany shelf with boxwood stringing, on shaped inlaid supports.
Georgian Antiques

This is above a similar tier, over a glazed display cabinet with shaped glazed doors, green velvet lined interior and glazed shelf. All standing on inlaid, shaped supports with cross stretchers.

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Whatnot to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA825194
Dealers Internal Ref
0199
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A Victorian inlaid mahogany whatnot table featuring a top shelf supported by curved uprights over a two-door glazed cabinet on cabriole legs.
Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Display Table / Whatnot
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Originating in the nineteenth century, a whatnot is a stand composed of open shelves designed to display small collectibles, ornaments, and books. Victorian variations frequently incorporated small glazed cabinets, intricate marquetry or stringing, and delicate turned or cabriole legs.

Victorian whatnots were predominantly constructed from dark hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Decorative detailing often included satinwood or boxwood inlaid stringing, glass door panels, brass hardware, and fabric linings within enclosed sections.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-cut joinery, hand-applied wood veneers, and subtle asymmetry in the inlay work. Secondary timber on drawer linings or cabinet undersides typically includes pine or oak, accompanied by natural age-related oxidisation.

A Victorian whatnot serves as a functional display accent in modern hallways, alcoves, or living rooms. Curating contemporary ceramics, books, or small sculpture within the glass cabinet and open shelves creates a balanced contrast against modern wall finishes.

Mahogany surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and polished periodically with beeswax to preserve the patina. Glass panels require non-ammonia cleaners, and placement away from direct sunlight prevents fading of the wood veneers and interior fabrics.
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