Large 19th Century Regency Mahogany Whatnot

An unusual and large scaled 19th century mahogany waterfall/open bookcase of upright rectangular form with five fixed, graduated shelves. Having a sh...

An Excellent Quality English Regency Period Rosewood Whatnot. Consisting of four rosewood veneered shelves, one with a slim drawer, connected by four decorative turned columns and s...

An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase with the Finest Possible Veneers and Wonderful Carving Throughout. This superb bookcase features the best quality mahogany veneers laid on to an oak carcase with solid mahogany doors, all expensive features that were only employed by the best workshops when money was no object. The shaped cornice and the panelled lower doors suggest a gothic inspiration but this is handled with real delicacy which was often not the case with later 19th century gothic revivalism which could be overbearing and overpowering to the eye. Designed for the display of fine books, porcelain or objects, the top section of the bookcase is largely plain, allowing the fine veneers to shine in conjunction with small carvings on the pilasters and a number of finely executed mouldings. The lower section is where the decorative scheme becomes more pronounced, small acanthus carvings on the pilasters framing the spectacular panelled doors which are executed in particularly high relief. Even here where the decoration is more prominent, the grain of the mahogany catches the eye first as it is so beautifully figured and of excellent colour. The pilasters on this lower section are carved so as to simulate partially octagonal columns of obvious gothic inspiration and there are pull out reading and writing slides concealed in the frieze between the upper and lower sections. The doors in the base section open to reveal simple cupboards...

Regency mahogany sarcophagus wine cooler, with bold brass lion mask handles to the sides and front with ebonised details and reeded apron at the bottom of the cooler. Standing on bro...

Great early 20th century mahogany and inlaid breakfront bookcase of 9ft proportions. Of English origin, circa 1910 this four-door glazed bookcase opens to reveal three fully adjusta...

French glazed bookcase or display cabinet, circa 1880. This bookcase has a wonderful neoclassical feel and a tall slim form. The long glazed doors to the top section enclose a red...

An exceptional, good quality, Regency period mahogany canterbury from the early 19th century. Born in England, the rolling sheet music stand features a partitioned open top slatted upper divided into four sections, over the incorporated single drawer, with a revolving central pedestal, raised on four splay legs, terminating in original brass claw foot...

An exceptional fine early 19th century, Regency period brass, mahogany, satinwood and boxwood inlay secretaire bookcase. The upper section with a surmounted by an ornate fretted bras...

A superb quality Regency period mahogany whatnot Having four well figured tiers and adjustable top with Turned upright supports over one frieze drawer raised On turned legs with original brass castors (A very elegant and good quality 19th century whatnot...

Early 19th century English Regency bookcase featuring solid brass original grill work with gracefully curved doors. Inside there are three adjustable shelves with divider. Fluted det...

A pair of 19th century English Regency style mahogany bookcases featuring inlaid lower cabinet doors ending on bracket feet.

An early 19th century Channel Island library bookcase or étagère features solid mahogany turnings, three shelves, a finished scalloped gallery, and two drawers on four bun feet wit...