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Antique Pair of Whatnots
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Antique Pair of Whatnots

19th century
Description

A superb quality pair of English walnut three tier whatnots with turned and spiraled supports and carved finials to the top it stands on turned and carved legs and brass castors

Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated these Pair Victorian Walnut Whatnots to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244614
Dealers Internal Reference
SA3300
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Description
A superb quality pair of English walnut three tier whatnots with turned and spiraled supports and carved finials to the top it stands on turned and carved legs and brass castors
Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated these Pair Victorian Walnut Whatnots to the 1870s.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244614
Dealers Internal Ref
SA3300
Carradale Farm Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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Telephone 01392 447082
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The Antiques Complex
The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom
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A pair of antique Victorian walnut three-tier whatnots with barley twist supports and finials resting on castors.
Antique pair of whatnots
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  • ObjectWhatnots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist supports, Turned finials, Shaped oval tiers, Brass castors
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This pair of Victorian whatnots dates from 1870 in the English Country House style, made from walnut with a warm brown polished finish and brass hardware. Each three-tier piece has shaped oval shelves connected by spiralled barley twist supports, topped with small turned finials at the corners, and stands on turned and carved feet with brass castors. The timber shows rich grain patterns across all tiers, with darker carved wooden elements and visible metal fittings on the feet. Measuring 106 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, these display stands provide vertical surface space for books or ornaments. They suit placement in an empty corner of a living room or hallway to display decorative items while adding traditional Victorian furniture to the interior.

FAQs

A whatnot is an open-shelved piece of furniture, originating in the late eighteenth century, designed to display ornaments, books, and collectables across multiple tiers.

Victorian whatnots were commonly constructed from solid walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, featuring turned or barley twist supports, veneered shelf surfaces, and brass castors for mobility.

Genuine Victorian pieces feature hand-turned columns, brass or iron castor wheels attached to turned feet, natural wood grain variation across veneered surfaces, and hand-cut joinery underneath the shelves.

Position the pair symmetrically on either side of a fireplace or window to frame the space, using the open shelving to hold curated books, ceramics, or small potted plants.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish and prevent drying.
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