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George 111 Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot
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George 111 Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot

18th century
Sold 30 September 2024 · E W Cousins and Son
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Description

George 111 Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot. Each tier having 3/4 mitred gallery held by ring turned supports having ball finials above. The mahogany lined base drawer having 2 brass knob handles. All on ring turned legs with brass cap castors.

Dimensions:

18" wide

14" deep

46" high

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Georgian Mahogany Whatnot Shelf to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1066023
Dealers Internal Reference
9411
Description
George 111 Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot. Each tier having 3/4 mitred gallery held by ring turned supports having ball finials above. The mahogany lined base drawer having 2 brass knob handles. All on ring turned legs with brass cap castors.

Dimensions:

18" wide

14" deep

46" high

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Georgian Mahogany Whatnot Shelf to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1066023
Dealers Internal Ref
9411
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A four-tier mahogany open shelf unit featuring turned uprights, a gallery edge on the top tier, and a single drawer at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A four-tier mahogany open shelf unit featuring turned uprights, a gallery edge on the top tier, and a single drawer at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George 111 Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot

Archive II A four-tier mahogany open shelf unit featuring turned uprights, a gallery edge on the top tier, and a single drawer at the base. View II
Archive III A four-tier mahogany open shelf unit featuring turned uprights, a gallery edge on the top tier, and a single drawer at the base. View III
Archive IV A four-tier mahogany open shelf unit featuring turned uprights, a gallery edge on the top tier, and a single drawer at the base. View IV
Archive V A four-tier mahogany open shelf unit featuring turned uprights, a gallery edge on the top tier, and a single drawer at the base. View V
Archive VI A four-tier mahogany open shelf unit featuring turned uprights, a gallery edge on the top tier, and a single drawer at the base. View VI
Archive VII A four-tier mahogany open shelf unit featuring turned uprights, a gallery edge on the top tier, and a single drawer at the base. View VII
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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
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 94
Items Sold 1,291
E W Cousins and Son
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Location: 27 High Street, Ixworth, Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HJ, United Kingdom
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A four-tier mahogany open shelf unit featuring turned uprights, a gallery edge on the top tier, and a single drawer at the base.
George 111 Mahogany 4 Tier Whatnot
Ref: SA1066023
A four-tier mahogany open shelf unit featuring turned uprights, a gallery edge on the top tier, and a single drawer at the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectShelving Units
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned upright columns, Raised gallery edges, Single base drawer, Brass castors
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

A whatnot is an open-shelved piece of furniture that emerged in late 18th-century England, primarily designed for displaying ornaments, books, or curiosities.

Authentic period whatsits were typically constructed from dense timbers such as mahogany or satinwood, featuring delicate turned uprights, finely jointed shelves, and often incorporating a single base drawer.

Authentication relies on examining the timber grain, hand-cut dovetail joints in any drawers, traditional patina, and evidence of period construction techniques rather than modern mechanical fixings.

This versatile piece can be incorporated into traditional or modern schemes to display curated collections of books, ceramics, or small sculptures without overwhelming the floor space.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat it periodically with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and preserve the natural sheen.
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