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Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900
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Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany wall mounted book shelf, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Attractive free-standing or wall mounted display shelves

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Distinctive shaped back rest with flying buttress side panels

Graduated shelves framed with striking carved X motif and turned supports

Dressed with a pair of brass mounting loops for ease of wall hanging

This is an attractive antique mounted whatnot, with eye-catching forms and detail. Suitable for use free-standing or mounted to a wall, and ideal for collectibles or as a book shelf. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to mount.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 79cm (31'')

Max Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 62.5cm (24.5'')

Upper Shelf Width: 70cm (27.5'')

Upper Shelf Depth: 15cm (6'')

Middle Shelf Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Middle Shelf Depth: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Middle Shelf Height: 17.5cm (7'')

Lower Shelf Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Lower Shelf Depth: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Lower Shelf Height: 23cm (9'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
62.5cm (24.61")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Hanging Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA967373
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9068
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Description
This is an antique mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany wall mounted book shelf, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Attractive free-standing or wall mounted display shelves

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An antique mahogany three-tier wall-mounted shelf featuring turned support pillars, cross-braced side supports, and a shaped top gallery.
fig 1. Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900

Select stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Distinctive shaped back rest with flying buttress side panels

Graduated shelves framed with striking carved X motif and turned supports

Dressed with a pair of brass mounting loops for ease of wall hanging

fig 2. An antique mahogany three-tier wall-mounted shelf featuring turned support pillars, cross-braced side supports, and a shaped top gallery.
fig 2. Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900

This is an attractive antique mounted whatnot, with eye-catching forms and detail. Suitable for use free-standing or mounted to a wall, and ideal for collectibles or as a book shelf. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to mount.

fig 3. An antique mahogany three-tier wall-mounted shelf featuring turned support pillars, cross-braced side supports, and a shaped top gallery.
fig 3. Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900

Dimensions:

Max Width: 79cm (31'')

Max Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 62.5cm (24.5'')

Upper Shelf Width: 70cm (27.5'')

Upper Shelf Depth: 15cm (6'')

Middle Shelf Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Middle Shelf Depth: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Middle Shelf Height: 17.5cm (7'')

Lower Shelf Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Lower Shelf Depth: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Lower Shelf Height: 23cm (9'')

Height
62.5cm (24.61")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Hanging Whatnot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA967373
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9068
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique mahogany three-tier wall-mounted shelf featuring turned support pillars, cross-braced side supports, and a shaped top gallery.
Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900
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Originating in the nineteenth century, a whatnot is a set of open shelves designed to display ornaments, collectibles, and books, with wall-mounted versions providing compact storage solutions for traditional interiors.

Victorian hanging shelves were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring turned columns, spindle cross-bracing, and shaped galleries held together with traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature turned support pillars, genuine brass mounting fittings, age-appropriate patination to the polish, and hand-cut joinery on the underside or rear boards.

Position the shelf above a console or sideboard to create a focal point, displaying a mixture of modern ceramics, framed artwork, and vintage books to blend historic texture with contemporary interior design.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to nourish the timber and maintain its natural lustre, avoiding harsh chemical sprays and direct sunlight.
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