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Description

A quality set of mahogany wall shelves with pierced sides and shaped & pierced upstand.

Very good condition and colour. C1920

Width 15ins (38cm) Height 15jns (38cm)

Internal shelf space Width 36cm x Heighf 23cm x Depth19cm

Viewing /collection welcome by appointment MK19

Shipping not included in listed price. Please supply postcode for options.

Physical Dimensions

Height

38cm (14.96")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Mahogany Wall Shelf to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1163847

Description

A quality set of mahogany wall shelves with pierced sides and shaped & pierced upstand.

Very good condition and colour. C1920

Width 15ins (38cm) Height 15jns (38cm)

Internal shelf space Width 36cm x Heighf 23cm x Depth19cm

Viewing /collection welcome by appointment MK19

Shipping not included in listed price. Please supply postcode for options.

Physical Dimensions

Height

38cm (14.96")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Mahogany Wall Shelf to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1163847

About the Dealer

Heydays Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom

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ObjectWall Shelves
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian & Edwardian
MaterialMahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsFretwork side panels, Lattice cutout, Scrolled cresting, Two-tier shelving
SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Wall hanging shelves became prominent in domestic interiors during the 18th and 19th centuries, evolving from utilitarian storage boards into decorative display units for ceramics, books, and curiosities during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Traditional pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring pegged mortise-and-tenon joints, hand-carved fretwork sides, and integrated hanging brackets or plates.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, tool marks, patination, and the type of fixings used; period pieces often show natural oxidisation, hand-cut dovetails or joinery, and timber shrinkage appropriate to their age.

These items provide functional vertical display space and can be styled in modern rooms by curating a minimal selection of objects, ceramics, or small trailing plants to contrast the dark wood tones against contemporary neutral walls.

Preservation requires dusting with a dry lint-free cloth, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber without damaging the historic finish.