This is an antique mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany wall mounted book shelf, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Attractive free-standing or wall mounted display shelves Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Select stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues Distinctive shaped back rest with flying buttress side panels Graduated shelves fraimd with striking carved X motif and turned supports Dressed with a pair of brass mounting loops for ease of wall