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William 4th Rosewood Open Bookcase
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William 4th Rosewood Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 19 September 2025 · Spencer Robertson Antiques
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A free standing marble top William 4th rosewood bookcase with two adjustable shelves. Flanked by two pillars with carved leaf capitals, resting on a plinth base. This attractive bookcase retains its original patina with slightly raised grain, which denotes an untouched finish. The back is panelled, the whole bookcase has a wonderful quality, the marble top just adding the finishing touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA971656
Description
A free standing marble top William 4th rosewood bookcase with two adjustable shelves. Flanked by two pillars with carved leaf capitals, resting on a plinth base.
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This attractive bookcase retains its original patina with slightly raised grain, which denotes an untouched finish.
Spencer Robertson Antiques

The back is panelled, the whole bookcase has a wonderful quality, the marble top just adding the finishing touch.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA971656
Spencer Robertson Antiques
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Spencer Robertson Antiques

Spencer Robertson Antiques
Telephone 07860 245923
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5 Sherborne Business Centre
East Mill Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3DP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/spencerrobertson
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 45
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A low rectangular open rosewood bookcase featuring a grey marble top and carved pilasters.
William 4th Rosewood Open Bookcase
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A low rectangular open rosewood bookcase featuring a grey marble top and carved pilasters.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialRosewood, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved pilasters, Plinth base, Marble top
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

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The William IV period bridges late Regency and early Victorian design, characterised by robust classical proportions, heavy scrollwork, and rich dark timbers like rosewood and mahogany.

Master craftsmen typically utilised dense tropical hardwoods such as Brazilian rosewood and mahogany, frequently incorporating marble tops and hand-carved decorative motifs.

Authentication involves examining traditional joinery techniques, timber grain characteristics, patination, and the integration of period-appropriate hardware and structural assembly methods.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.

This piece acts as a grounded architectural anchor, pairing well with neutral walls, contemporary art, and curated collections of books and ceramics to create a layered aesthetic.
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