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19thc Oak Open Bookcase
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19thc Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Description

19thc Oak Open Bookcase

With 3 adjustable shelves

With carving on frieze and side uprights

54” w x 45” h x 12” d

137cm x 115cm x 30cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1142833
Dealers Internal Reference
6276
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
19thc Oak Open Bookcase

With 3 adjustable shelves

With carving on frieze and side uprights

54” w x 45” h x 12” d

137cm x 115cm x 30cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142833
Dealers Internal Ref
6276
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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19thc Oak Open Bookcase

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 157
Items Sold 2,021
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century carved oak open bookcase featuring four open shelves, a decorated carved top frieze, and carved side pilasters.
19thc Oak Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1142833
A nineteenth-century carved oak open bookcase featuring four open shelves, a decorated carved top frieze, and carved side pilasters.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved foliate frieze, Carved pilasters, Plinth base, Open shelves
  • SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Victorian oak bookcases from the 19th century are defined by solid hardwood construction, rich patination, and architectural proportions. They frequently feature carved friezes, side pilasters, moulded plinth bases, and deep adjustable or fixed open shelving.

These bookcases were constructed from solid English or European oak, often employing hand-planed tongue-and-groove backboards, mortise and tenon joinery, and hand-carved decorative elements along the top frieze and side supports.

Authentic period bookcases show subtle irregularities from hand-carving tools, natural wear and oxidisation along the lower edges, heavy solid oak backboards, and authentic age-related colour variation throughout the timber finish.

An open oak bookcase can be styled by pairing original bound books alongside modern ceramic vessels, structured artwork, or sculptural objects to create visual balance between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and high moisture to prevent movement or splitting in the oak.
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