Sold 4 February 2025 · Hand of Glory

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Description

A Regency mahogany whatnot, early 19th century, the four tiers with X shaped sides and with a drawer to the base, raised on original brass cup castors.

The second shelf would originally have been lower, although it would appear to have been moved some time ago.

Physical Dimensions

Height

124cm (48.82")

Width

68.5cm (26.97")

Depth

35.5cm (13.98")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Regency Mahogany Whatnot to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA990777

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000464

Description

A Regency mahogany whatnot, early 19th century, the four tiers with X shaped sides and with a drawer to the base, raised on original brass cup castors.

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The second shelf would originally have been lower, although it would appear to have been moved some time ago.

Hand of Glory

Physical Dimensions

Height

124cm (48.82")

Width

68.5cm (26.97")

Depth

35.5cm (13.98")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Regency Mahogany Whatnot to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA990777

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000464

About the Dealer

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478

Location

Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectShelving
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned columns, X-frame side supports, Base drawer, Brass castors
SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 68.5 cm (27 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

FAQs

The whatnot originated in late 18th-century Britain and gained popularity during the Regency and Victorian eras as an open shelved unit designed for displaying ornaments, silver, and books.

Traditional whats are predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or rosewood, featuring turned vertical supports, dovetailed joints, and often brass castors.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetailing, traditional timber shrinkage, patina consistent with age, and hand-turned structural components without modern fixings.

This versatile piece functions effectively as a display unit for curated ceramics, books, and plants, adding vertical interest and traditional contrast to modern rooms.

Maintenance requires dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the wood, avoiding silicone-based polishes and direct sunlight.