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Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot
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Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot

19th century
Sold 18 October 2025 · London City Antiques
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Description

Superb quality antique Victorian 4 tier rosewood corner whatnot having a superb quality carved rosewood top above 4 display shelves supported by fine barley twist shaped supports, carved friezes standing on original turned feet.

A pretty quality example of desirable proportions displaying a lovely colour.

Dimensions:

Height 124 cm (48.82 in)

Width 57 cm (22.44 in)

Depth 36.5 cm (14.37 in)

Sides 39.5 cm (15.55 in)from back corner to front

Dated 1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Corner Whatnot to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160134
Dealers Internal Reference
2778
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Superb quality antique Victorian 4 tier rosewood corner whatnot having a superb quality carved rosewood top above 4 display shelves supported by fine barley twist shaped supports, carved friezes standing on original turned feet.
fig 1. A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley-twist supports and an open fretwork gallery top.
fig 1. Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot

A pretty quality example of desirable proportions displaying a lovely colour.

Dimensions:

Height 124 cm (48.82 in)

Width 57 cm (22.44 in)

Depth 36.5 cm (14.37 in)

Sides 39.5 cm (15.55 in)from back corner to front

Dated 1850

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Corner Whatnot to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160134
Dealers Internal Ref
2778
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London City Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley-twist supports and an open fretwork gallery top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot

Archive II A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley-twist supports and an open fretwork gallery top. View II
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London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
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Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2020
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London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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Location: The Coach House, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2SD, United Kingdom
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A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley-twist supports and an open fretwork gallery top.
Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot
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A four-tier Victorian rosewood corner whatnot featuring barley-twist supports and an open fretwork gallery top.
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  • ObjectCorner Whatnot
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley-twist columns, Fretwork gallery, Scalloped shelf edges, Finials
  • SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 36.5 cm (14 in)

FAQs

A whatnot is a multi-tiered shelving unit popular in the 19th century, designed specifically for displaying ornaments, ceramics, and books.

They are traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods like rosewood, walnut, or mahogany, featuring turned supports and fretwork galleries.

Authenticity is determined by traditional joinery, timber grain characteristics, period-appropriate patination, and the density of the hardwood.

It serves as an ideal display unit for curated collections, contrasting effectively against neutral walls in living rooms or studies.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying high-quality beeswax periodically to nourish the wood and prevent drying.
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