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Bobbin What Not
Fontaine Decorative Ltd
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Fontaine Decorative Ltd

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Bobbin What Not

19th century
Description

Small mahogany three tiered etagere or whatnot with bobbin turned upright supports. Width / depth measurements include protracted feet. English, Late C19th

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Fontaine Decorative Ltd has dated this Victorian Bobbin Turned Whatnot to the 19th Century.

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SA971782
Dealers Internal Reference
FON5613
Description
Small mahogany three tiered etagere or whatnot with bobbin turned upright supports. Width / depth measurements include protracted feet. English, Late C19th
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Fontaine Decorative Ltd has dated this Victorian Bobbin Turned Whatnot to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA971782
Dealers Internal Ref
FON5613
Fontaine Decorative Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017
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Fontaine Decorative Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Fontaine Decorative Ltd
Telephone 07855 360 475
Location
Uplands
Burtons Lane
Wellington Heath
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1NF
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jun 2017
Fontaine Decorative Ltd
Verified Since Jun 2017
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Location: Uplands, Burtons Lane, Wellington Heath, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1NF, United Kingdom, , Under appointment only
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A Victorian three-tiered wooden whatnot featuring bobbin-turned upright columns, canted corners on square shelves, and short turned feet.
Bobbin What Not
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A Victorian three-tiered wooden whatnot featuring bobbin-turned upright columns, canted corners on square shelves, and short turned feet.
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FAQs

A whatnot is a multi-tiered open shelf unit popularised in nineteenth-century Britain, designed to display ornaments, collectibles, and books. Bobbin turning refers to the lathe-turned spindle supports shaped like stacked spools or bobbins.

Victorian whatnots were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, oak, and rosewood. The turned spindles and shelf surfaces were polished with beeswax or shellac to highlight natural grain patterns.

Authentic period pieces display hand-lathe variations in the bobbin profile, original joinery such as pinned tenons, and natural oxidisation on the underside of shelves. Wear near the base and authentic patina in carved crevices also indicate genuine age.

A tiered whatnot functions well as an occasional side table, plant display, or bedside stand in modern spaces. Styling with stacked books, ceramic pottery, and small sculptures creates visual interest while keeping floor space open.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfiber cloth to prevent buildup in the bobbin grooves. Apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually along the grain, avoiding silicone-based polishes or harsh chemical spray cleaners.
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