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Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Open Bookcase
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Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 16 December 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An unusual small Regency brass inlaid rosewood open bookcase. The rectangular well-figured top above the brass inlaid and mahogany lined drawer. The interior having 2 adjustable shelves and all raised on a plinth base. Condition - Very good, fully restored in our own workshops.

Dimensions:-Height…35.5''/ 90cm. Width…39''/ 99cm. Depth…11.5''/ 29.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase to the Regency era.

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SA958150
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24134
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Description
An unusual small Regency brass inlaid rosewood open bookcase. The rectangular well-figured top above the brass inlaid and mahogany lined drawer. The interior having 2 adjustable shelves and all raised on a plinth base. Condition - Very good, fully restored in our own workshops.

Dimensions:-Height…35.5''/ 90cm. Width…39''/ 99cm. Depth…11.5''/ 29.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA958150
Dealers Internal Ref
24134
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Open Bookcase

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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A low Regency rosewood open bookcase featuring elaborate brass scrollwork inlay across the top frieze and three open shelving tiers.
Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Open Bookcase
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A low Regency rosewood open bookcase featuring elaborate brass scrollwork inlay across the top frieze and three open shelving tiers.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass scroll inlay, Frieze panel, Open shelving
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 29.5 cm (12 in)

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Regency furniture, spanning roughly from 1811 to 1820, is characterised by classical influences derived from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, featuring clean lines, dark tropical timbers such as rosewood, and sophisticated metallic embellishments.

Cabinetmakers during this period typically utilised dense, highly figured imported timbers like rosewood and mahogany over solid secondary conifers, often incorporating intricate brass marquetry and hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate timber grain, hand-chiselled brass inlay work, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, and carcass construction methods consistent with early 19th-century cabinetmaking workshops.

Pairing a dark timber antique bookcase with minimalist walls, neutral textiles, and carefully curated collections of literature creates a sophisticated contrast that bridges traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain antique rosewood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly, and dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth.
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