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Victorian Walnut 3 Door Glazed Bookcase
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Victorian Walnut 3 Door Glazed Bookcase

19th century
Sold 19 August 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Victorian Walnut 3 Door Glazed Bookcase.

This Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base.

The 3 Lower Doors Featuring Raised Panels with Carved Decoration these doors open to reveal loose shelves within.

The 3 Mahogany Lined Drawers (note the fine dovetails) Retain their Original Pierced Brass Handles.

The Top Section Having 3 Glazed Doors With Adjustable Shelving Within.

The Doors are Flanked by Fluted Pilasters with Carved Detail.

The Cornice Having Shaped Moldings and Half Turned Decorations.

Stamped Shoolbred & Co

James Shoolbred and Co. were established during the Regency period of the 1820’s. Originally a drapers supplying the furniture trade they became part of it when, sometime around 1860, they started manufacturing and selling furniture to their own designs Noted for a sophisticated aesthetic look, their pieces often referenced Regency interpretations of Greek and Roman antiquity.

Gaining a reputation for high quality furniture, their catalogues featured complimentary products and room sets and became as much a guide to good taste for the Victorian home, as a sales catalogue. Such was the success that by the 1880’s, Shoolbred had opened the City’s first large department store on Tottenham Court Road, London.

In the mid 1880’s Shoolbred was granted a Royal Warrant, testament to the quality of their furniture.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 97" (247cm)

Width 76 (193cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
247cm (97.24")
Width
193cm (75.98")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143601
Dealers Internal Reference
LP90-18
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Description
Victorian Walnut 3 Door Glazed Bookcase.

This Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base.

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The 3 Lower Doors Featuring Raised Panels with Carved Decoration these doors open to reveal loose shelves within.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The 3 Mahogany Lined Drawers (note the fine dovetails) Retain their Original Pierced Brass Handles.

fig 1. A large Victorian walnut three-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass panels, lower panelled wooden doors, small drawers, and brass handles.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut 3 Door Glazed Bookcase

The Top Section Having 3 Glazed Doors With Adjustable Shelving Within.

The Doors are Flanked by Fluted Pilasters with Carved Detail.

The Cornice Having Shaped Moldings and Half Turned Decorations.

Stamped Shoolbred & Co

fig 2. A large Victorian walnut three-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass panels, lower panelled wooden doors, small drawers, and brass handles.
fig 2. Victorian Walnut 3 Door Glazed Bookcase

James Shoolbred and Co. were established during the Regency period of the 1820’s. Originally a drapers supplying the furniture trade they became part of it when, sometime around 1860, they started manufacturing and selling furniture to their own designs Noted for a sophisticated aesthetic look, their pieces often referenced Regency interpretations of Greek and Roman antiquity.

fig 3. A large Victorian walnut three-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass panels, lower panelled wooden doors, small drawers, and brass handles.
fig 3. Victorian Walnut 3 Door Glazed Bookcase

Gaining a reputation for high quality furniture, their catalogues featured complimentary products and room sets and became as much a guide to good taste for the Victorian home, as a sales catalogue. Such was the success that by the 1880’s, Shoolbred had opened the City’s first large department store on Tottenham Court Road, London.

In the mid 1880’s Shoolbred was granted a Royal Warrant, testament to the quality of their furniture.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 97" (247cm)

Width 76 (193cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

Height
247cm (97.24")
Width
193cm (75.98")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143601
Dealers Internal Ref
LP90-18
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Victorian Walnut 3 Door Glazed Bookcase

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Norwich
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A large Victorian walnut three-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass panels, lower panelled wooden doors, small drawers, and brass handles.
Victorian Walnut 3 Door Glazed Bookcase
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A large Victorian walnut three-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass panels, lower panelled wooden doors, small drawers, and brass handles.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed glass doors, Carved panel doors, Dentil moulding, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 247 cm (97 in) x W 193 cm (76 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

Victorian bookcases often feature rich dark woods like walnut or mahogany, substantial proportions, and ornate carved details reflecting the industrial and artistic revivals of the 19th century.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, often paired with secondary woods like pine for interiors, hand-blown or float glass panels, and brass hardware.

Authentication involves inspecting dovetail joints, examining the glass for period imperfections or bubbles, checking for hand-carved ornamentation, and assessing the natural patina and wear on the timber.

Balancing historical weight in a contemporary setting involves styling the interior shelves with a mix of vertical books, decorative objects, and negative space to create visual lightness.

Preservation requires keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, maintaining stable humidity levels, and occasionally applying appropriate beeswax polish.
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