Antique English William IV / Victorian Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Display Stand (Circa 1840)

Summary:

• Item: Mahogany Whatnot
• Circa: 1830 – 1840
• Period: William IV / Early Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid Mahogany
• Transitional period
• Two tiers
• Melon turned finials
• Elegant fluted column supports
• Central moulded drawer
• Original drawer knobs
• Original melon carved ball feet
• Original brass socket castors
• Stunning original colour & patination
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This a fine quality antique English transitional William IV / early Victorian mahogany whatnot, comprising three tiers with a drawer, circa 1830 – 1840, in excellent original condition.  The style and design of this piece transcends from the William IV to the early Victorian period.  Decorated with melon carved finials above the top shelf, the display sand is supported by finely shaped fluted columns, with a second shelf below and a drawer.  The working drawer is decorated with a moulded front and retains its original matching melon carved knobs.  The drawer is mahogany lined and finely constructed with hand-dovetail joints.  Further down a third and the lowest shelf is also supported by fluted columns.  Each of the shelves are finished with a fine moulded edge.   The mahogany whatnot stands on its original bulbous melon carved feet, which terminate on brass socket castors.  The mahogany display stand retains its original colour and patination, therefore it boasts a stunning colour, which cannot be replicated without the passage of time.

A what-not is a piece of furniture derived from the French étagère, which was exceedingly popular in England in the first three-quarters of the 19th century. It usually consists of slender uprights or pillars, supporting a series of shelves for holding and displaying china, ornaments, trifles, or what not, hence the elusive name!

This mahogany whatnot is an excellent investment but also very practical for storage and would look superb in a variety of rooms from the hallway, dining or living room.  It would fit in either a traditional setting, or mixed in a more modern decorative setting.  So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Dimensions:

Height = 114cm / 44⅞” / 3ft 8⅞”
Width = 53.5cm / 21” / 1ft 9”
Depth (Feet) = 46cm / 18⅛” / 1ft 6⅛”
Shelf Height (Top) = 107.3cm / 42¼” / 3ft 6¼”
Shelf Height (Centre) = 71cm / 28” / 2ft 4”
Shelf Height (Bottom) = 23.5cm / 9¼”

Condition Report:

This a fine quality antique English transitional William IV / early Victorian mahogany whatnot, comprising three tiers with a drawer, circa 1830 – 1840, in excellent original condition.  Nominal old use marks to the top shelf and leading edges but nothing significant considering its age.  The mahogany display stand has been wax-polished to a professional standard; therefore, it boasts a stunning colour, whilst retaining its original patination.  The drawer is in good working condition and retains its original drawer knobs.  Likewise, the feet are original and in good condition.   This mahogany whatnot is solid in joint and ready to use.

Ref. 78368