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Description

Light oak open bookcase dating from around 1900s, with barley twist side pillars and carved detail top the top edge. Three adjustable shelves.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Light Oak Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

144cm (56.69")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Reference Numbers

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SA991548

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Description

Light oak open bookcase dating from around 1900s, with barley twist side pillars and carved detail top the top edge. Three adjustable shelves.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Light Oak Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

144cm (56.69")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA991548

About the Dealer

James R Millington Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

Telephone 07787 574993

Location

Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm

Verified Since Jan 2010

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ObjectBookcases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialOak
ColourLight Brown
MotifsBarley twist columns, Carved dentil cornice, Open shelving
SizeH 144 cm (57 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Open bookcases emerged significantly during the 18th and 19th centuries as domestic libraries became more common in private residences, moving books out of closed cabinets for easier access.

Traditional bookcases are typically constructed from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, utilising dovetail joints, pegged mortise and tenon construction, and solid timber panels.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, hand-cut joinery marks, historical tool use indicators, backboards made of single-width planks, and natural ageing patination.

It can serve as a contrasting focal point in a contemporary room, housing curated book collections, ceramics, and sculptural objects to add warmth and texture.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoid direct sunlight exposure to prevent wood drying, and periodically apply microcrystalline wax to nourish the surface.