Sold 17 November 2025 · E W Cousins and Son

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Description

Fine quality Victorian figured walnut open bookcase having 6 shelves, with leather dust protectors, in 3 sections. The top with an ebony banding inlaid with boxwood crosses. The frieze having carved paterae. All on plinth base.

Dimensions:

68" wide

14" deep

39" high

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

173cm (68.11")

Depth

36cm (14.17")

Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Victorian Figured Walnut Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1017149

Dealers Internal Reference

5907

Description

Dimensions:

68" wide

14" deep

39" high

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

173cm (68.11")

Depth

36cm (14.17")

Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Victorian Figured Walnut Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1017149

Dealers Internal Ref

5907

About the Dealer

E W Cousins and Son

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the E W Cousins and Son Profile Page

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E W Cousins and Son

Telephone 01359 230 254

Location

27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut veneer, pine
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFigured walnut grain, Scalloped shelf trim, Carved patera blocks
SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 173 cm (68 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases from the 19th century often feature rich wood veneers like walnut or mahogany, substantial proportions, and classical architectural motifs reflecting the eras eclectic revival movements.

These pieces were typically constructed using a secondary softwood timber carcass, such as pine or deal, overlaid with high-value cabinet timbers and decorative veneers like figured walnut, often complemented by hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques, including hand-sawn timber boards, traditional shellac polish finishes, signs of age-related timber oxidisation, and hand-cut joinery rather than modern mechanical fasteners.

Pairing a dark wood antique bookcase with modern minimalist decor creates a sophisticated contrast, allowing the natural grain and texture of the wood to serve as a focal point.

Maintain antique walnut by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.