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Pair of Antique West African Padouk Corner Shelves
Baggott & Co.
for sale €2,457     $2,667
£2,100
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Pair of Antique West African Padouk Corner Shelves

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
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Pair of antique West African padouk corner shelves

Pair of 19th century West African padouk corner shelves, each with arched and fretted crestings to small concave shelves over a larger shelf with a bow front drawer and brass bale handle over inverted cresting.

Bears label ONITSHA INDUSTRIAL MISSON. Made by Native Apprentices, River Niger, West Africa.

Nigerian West African, circa 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Padouk Corner Shelf to the 19th Century.

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SA892535
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BA1365
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
Pair of antique West African padouk corner shelves

Pair of 19th century West African padouk corner shelves, each with arched and fretted crestings to small concave shelves over a larger shelf with a bow front drawer and brass bale handle over inverted cresting.

Bears label ONITSHA INDUSTRIAL MISSON. Made by Native Apprentices, River Niger, West Africa.

Nigerian West African, circa 1880

Height
43cm (16.93")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Padouk Corner Shelf to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA892535
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1365
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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A dark reddish-brown padouk wooden corner shelf featuring scalloped backboards, a curved lower drawer with a brass handle, and metal hanging loops.
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Archive I A dark reddish-brown padouk wooden corner shelf featuring scalloped backboards, a curved lower drawer with a brass handle, and metal hanging loops.

Pair of Antique West African Padouk Corner Shelves

Archive II A dark reddish-brown padouk wooden corner shelf featuring scalloped backboards, a curved lower drawer with a brass handle, and metal hanging loops. View II
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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
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Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
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Baggott & Co.
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A dark reddish-brown padouk wooden corner shelf featuring scalloped backboards, a curved lower drawer with a brass handle, and metal hanging loops.
Pair of antique West African padouk corner shelves
Ref: SA892535
A dark reddish-brown padouk wooden corner shelf featuring scalloped backboards, a curved lower drawer with a brass handle, and metal hanging loops.
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Padouk is a dense exotic hardwood native to West Africa and South Asia, valued for its durability, natural reddish hue, and stability. Historically imported during the colonial era, it was frequently used by cabinetmakers for fine furniture, carved accents, and wall fixtures.

Traditional corner shelves were crafted using hand-cut joinery, featuring mortise and tenon or dovetail joints for stability. The timber backboards were shaped using hand planes and saws, while brass hardware, such as swan-neck handles and side mounting loops, was attached to secure the piece and access drawers.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber oxidation, where the wood shifts from deep crimson to a rich chocolate or reddish-brown tone over time. Additional indicators include irregular tool marks on unpolished rear surfaces, hand-cast brass fittings, and signs of genuine age around mounting points.

Corner shelves utilise neglected architectural junctions in hallways, studies, or dining spaces. They provide a vertical platform for displaying small ceramics, framed miniatures, or folded linen, bringing warmth and historical context to contemporary schemes.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking and excessive fading. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a beeswax polish sparingly along the grain to preserve the patinated lustre.
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