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Victorian Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase with Marquetry Boxwood Inlay & Brass Mounts C.1880
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Victorian Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase with Marquetry Boxwood Inlay & Brass Mounts C.1880

19th century
Sold 24 February 2025 · The Old Cinema
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An antique walnut breakfront bookcase featuring open shelving, marquetry boxwood inlay, and ornate brass mounts, circa 1880. The breakfront structure accentuates the central section, while decorative brass embellishments enhance each upright. The frieze is detailed with intricate floral marquetry and brass trim. Shelving is set within each section, offering ample storage and display space. The rich walnut veneer showcases striking grain patterns, adding depth and character to this elegant example of 19th-century craftsmanship.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104.5cm (41.14")
Width
183.5cm (72.24")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1121612
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45894
Description
An antique walnut breakfront bookcase featuring open shelving, marquetry boxwood inlay, and ornate brass mounts, circa 1880.
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The breakfront structure accentuates the central section, while decorative brass embellishments enhance each upright.
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The frieze is detailed with intricate floral marquetry and brass trim. Shelving is set within each section, offering ample storage and display space. The rich walnut veneer showcases striking grain patterns, adding depth and character to this elegant example of 19th-century craftsmanship.

Height
104.5cm (41.14")
Width
183.5cm (72.24")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121612
Dealers Internal Ref
45894
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A Victorian walnut breakfront open bookcase featuring boxwood marquetry inlay and cast brass mounts across three sections.
Victorian Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase with Marquetry Boxwood Inlay & Brass Mounts c.1880
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A Victorian walnut breakfront open bookcase featuring boxwood marquetry inlay and cast brass mounts across three sections.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Boxwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBoxwood stringing, Marquetry inlay, Brass mounts, Breakfront configuration
  • SizeH 104.5 cm (41 in) x W 183.5 cm (72 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

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Victorian bookcases often feature eclectic revivals of historic motifs, substantial proportions, and rich dark timbers such as walnut and mahogany, frequently enhanced by decorative marquetry and brass mounts.

Pieces from this era typically employed solid timber frames with figured wood veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, applied boxwood stringing, and cast brass or gilt bronze decorative hardware.

Authenticity is indicated by period-correct construction methods, hand-cut joinery, timber shrinkage consistent with age, natural beeswax patination, and hand-applied veneers rather than modern laminates.

Balancing the visual weight of heavy dark wood with carefully curated collections of books, neutral decorative objects, and breathing space on shelves prevents the display from appearing cluttered.

Maintain stable relative humidity levels, keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically nourish the wood with a traditional beeswax polish while avoiding silicone-based sprays.
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