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Late Victorian Painted Pine Bookcase.
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Late Victorian Painted Pine Bookcase.

19th century
Description

Late Victorian Painted pine bookcase.

Adjustable shelves.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Painted Pine Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09703079
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Vertical pine backboards: typical late 19th-century joinery.
Extensive crazing across the dark surface: decades of natural ageing on early varnish.
Classical moulded cornice: standard late Victorian design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243297
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Description
Late Victorian Painted pine bookcase.

Adjustable shelves.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Painted Pine Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09703079
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Vertical pine backboards: typical late 19th-century joinery.
Extensive crazing across the dark surface: decades of natural ageing on early varnish.
Classical moulded cornice: standard late Victorian design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243297
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A low late Victorian open double-bay pine bookcase featuring a dark painted distressed finish, fixed horizontal shelving, and a plinth base.
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Archive I A low late Victorian open double-bay pine bookcase featuring a dark painted distressed finish, fixed horizontal shelving, and a plinth base.

Late Victorian Painted Pine Bookcase.

Archive II A low late Victorian open double-bay pine bookcase featuring a dark painted distressed finish, fixed horizontal shelving, and a plinth base. View II
Archive III A low late Victorian open double-bay pine bookcase featuring a dark painted distressed finish, fixed horizontal shelving, and a plinth base. View III
Archive IV A low late Victorian open double-bay pine bookcase featuring a dark painted distressed finish, fixed horizontal shelving, and a plinth base. View IV
Archive V A low late Victorian open double-bay pine bookcase featuring a dark painted distressed finish, fixed horizontal shelving, and a plinth base. View V
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 634
Items Sold 5,054
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A low late Victorian open double-bay pine bookcase featuring a dark painted distressed finish, fixed horizontal shelving, and a plinth base.
Late Victorian Painted pine bookcase.
Ref: SA1243297
A low late Victorian open double-bay pine bookcase featuring a dark painted distressed finish, fixed horizontal shelving, and a plinth base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPine, Paint
  • ColourBlack, Dark Brown
  • MotifsDouble bay section, Moulded cornice, Plinth base, Distressed finish
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This late Victorian open double-bay bookcase is made from pine with a dark painted and distressed finish in black and dark brown. The piece incorporates a moulded cornice, a solid plinth base, vertical dividing panels, and fixed horizontal shelving across both bays. Visible details include weathered paint showing varied tones of dark brown and black across the wood grain, alongside general surface wear consistent with age. Measuring 128 cm high, 183 cm wide and 30 cm deep, the unit provides extensive open storage for books or decorative items. In a modern home, this practical piece functions well in a living room, study, or hallway as a prominent display and storage cabinet.

FAQs

Late Victorian open bookcases typically feature sturdy wooden construction, functional unglazed shelving, and subtle architectural details such as plinth bases and moulded cornices. During the late nineteenth century, painted softwoods like pine were widely used to create versatile storage for libraries and domestic rooms.

Pine was the primary softwood utilised for utility and domestic furniture during the Victorian era due to its accessibility and workability. These pieces were frequently painted or grain-painted to protect the timber and fit specific interior schemes, constructed with solid backings and fixed shelf supports.

Authentic pieces display natural signs of age, including historic paint crazing or craquelure, wear along high-contact edges, and traditional timber joinery. The reverse and underside usually show hand-sawn wood finishes rather than modern machine-cut veneers or synthetic materials.

A low Victorian painted bookcase serves as open storage in hallways, home offices, or reception rooms for collections of books and decorative objects. Positioning modern artwork above the piece creates a balanced visual contrast between contemporary features and historical textures.

To maintain historic painted surfaces, dust regularly with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth and avoid chemical sprays or water saturation. Positioning the furniture away from direct heat sources helps prevent timber expansion and further paint flaking.
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