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Outstanding Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bookcase
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Outstanding Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bookcase

19th century
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A wonderful breakfront Victorian breakfront bookcase with excellent marquetry panels, outstanding gilt mounts, fully restored and a lovely honey colour, all original locks and key. ONLY THE WALNUT BOOKCASE IS FOR SALE, SEE OTHER ITEMS ON OUR WEBPAGE.

6ft length

42" high

14" depth

8" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Marquetry Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA938194
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We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

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A wonderful breakfront Victorian breakfront bookcase with excellent marquetry panels, outstanding gilt mounts, fully restored and a lovely honey colour, all original locks and key. ONLY THE WALNUT BOOKCASE IS FOR SALE, SEE OTHER ITEMS ON OUR WEBPAGE.
fig 1. A low burr walnut and floral marquetry credenza bookcase featuring glazed side doors, a central solid panel door, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts.
fig 1. Outstanding Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bookcase

6ft length

42" high

14" depth

8" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Marquetry Bookcase to the 1880s.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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A low burr walnut and floral marquetry credenza bookcase featuring glazed side doors, a central solid panel door, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts.
Outstanding Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bookcase
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A Victorian burr walnut marquetry bookcase is a low storage and display cabinet crafted during the nineteenth century using figures from the root burr of the walnut tree. These cabinets commonly feature intricate floral or foliate wood inlays, known as marquetry, combined with glass-fronted doors for storing literature.

These cabinets typically utilise solid timber framing faced with thin veneers of highly figured burr walnut and fruitwood inlays for marquetry. Decorative embellishments often feature cast gilt-bronze or brass mounts, known as ormolu, alongside hand-cut glass panels for the doors.

Authentic pieces generally show signs of natural aging to the timber and gilding, such as mild surface patination or subtle oxidisation on metal mounts. The cabinetwork should feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed backboards, and slight variations in the veneer texture characteristic of historical craftsmanship.

Position the piece along a main wall in a hallway, dining space, or study to serve as a visual focal point. Its warm timber tones and detailed surface work integrate well alongside neutral wall shades, traditional artwork, and subtle table lamps.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber veneer from drying or fading.
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