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George IV Rosewood Book Carrier in the Gillows Manner
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George IV Rosewood Book Carrier in the Gillows Manner

18th century
Sold 23 October 2024 · William James Antiques
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A wonderful quality George IV book carrier in rosewood with gilt brass line inlay. Having a spindled back with scrolled and spindled sides and carrying handles. The whole raised on fabulous gadrooned bun feet. Super colour and original finish. English, Circa 1825.

Dimensions: Height: 9.5 cm - 7 3/4 Inches, Width: 36.75 cm - 14 1/2 Inches, Depth: 26.5 cm - 10 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Rosewood Book Carrier to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
36.8cm (14.49")
Depth
26.2cm (10.31")
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SA1051195
Description
A wonderful quality George IV book carrier in rosewood with gilt brass line inlay. Having a spindled back with scrolled and spindled sides and carrying handles. The whole raised on fabulous gadrooned bun feet. Super colour and original finish. English, Circa 1825.

Dimensions: Height: 9.5 cm - 7 3/4 Inches, Width: 36.75 cm - 14 1/2 Inches, Depth: 26.5 cm - 10 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Rosewood Book Carrier to the Georgian era.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
36.8cm (14.49")
Depth
26.2cm (10.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1051195
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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An antique rosewood book carrier featuring turned spindle galleries, scrolled side supports, and carved bun feet.
George IV Rosewood Book Carrier in the Gillows Manner
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An antique rosewood book carrier featuring turned spindle galleries, scrolled side supports, and carved bun feet.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Scrolled ends, Carved bun feet
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 36.8 cm (14 in) x D 26.2 cm (10 in)

FAQs

A book carrier or trough is a portable wooden stand used in libraries and studies during the late 18th and 19th centuries to transport or display folios and volumes between rooms or upon desks.

High-end cabinet makers typically utilised dense imported hardwoods like rosewood or mahogany, featuring finely turned spindle galleries, scroll ends, and pegged joinery.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the timber patination, hand-cut joinery, screw types, and traditional polishes like French polish, alongside consistent wear patterns appropriate to the age.

It functions effectively on top of a credenza, library desk, or side table, holding curated coffee table books or vintage volumes to add texture and historical interest.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent splitting, and maintain the finish by occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax, avoiding liquid polishes.
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