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Rare 19th C Ebony, Abalone & Bone Inlaid Syrian Cabinet
William James Antiques
for sale €2,574     $2,794
£2,200

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Rare 19th C Ebony, Abalone & Bone Inlaid Syrian Cabinet

19th century
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A rare late 19th century Syrian cabinet probably made for Liberty & Co. The cabinet profusely inlaid in Ebony, Abalone and bone with a decoration hand carved stepped scalloped cornice and beautiful mashrabiya panels. The 2 doors with original bone handles open to reveal a single shelved interior. Superb original finish and good condition throughout. Circa 1900.

Dimensions: Height: 119.5 cm - 47 Inches, Width: 62 cm - 24 1/2", Depth: 26.5 cm - 10 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
119.5cm (47.05")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this Syrian Inlaid Wall Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1002703
Description
A rare late 19th century Syrian cabinet probably made for Liberty & Co.
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The cabinet profusely inlaid in Ebony, Abalone and bone with a decoration hand carved stepped scalloped cornice and beautiful mashrabiya panels.
William James Antiques

The 2 doors with original bone handles open to reveal a single shelved interior. Superb original finish and good condition throughout. Circa 1900.

Dimensions: Height: 119.5 cm - 47 Inches, Width: 62 cm - 24 1/2", Depth: 26.5 cm - 10 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
119.5cm (47.05")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Syrian Inlaid Wall Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002703
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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A nineteenth-century Syrian wall cabinet featuring geometric bone, abalone, and ebony inlay with muqarnas moulding and twin latticework doors.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Syrian wall cabinet featuring geometric bone, abalone, and ebony inlay with muqarnas moulding and twin latticework doors.

Rare 19th C Ebony, Abalone & Bone Inlaid Syrian Cabinet

Archive II A nineteenth-century Syrian wall cabinet featuring geometric bone, abalone, and ebony inlay with muqarnas moulding and twin latticework doors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Syrian wall cabinet featuring geometric bone, abalone, and ebony inlay with muqarnas moulding and twin latticework doors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Syrian wall cabinet featuring geometric bone, abalone, and ebony inlay with muqarnas moulding and twin latticework doors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Syrian wall cabinet featuring geometric bone, abalone, and ebony inlay with muqarnas moulding and twin latticework doors. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Syrian wall cabinet featuring geometric bone, abalone, and ebony inlay with muqarnas moulding and twin latticework doors. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century Syrian wall cabinet featuring geometric bone, abalone, and ebony inlay with muqarnas moulding and twin latticework doors. View VII
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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A nineteenth-century Syrian wall cabinet featuring geometric bone, abalone, and ebony inlay with muqarnas moulding and twin latticework doors.
Rare 19th C Ebony, Abalone & Bone Inlaid Syrian Cabinet
Ref: SA1002703
A nineteenth-century Syrian wall cabinet featuring geometric bone, abalone, and ebony inlay with muqarnas moulding and twin latticework doors.
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Nineteenth-century Syrian furniture is defined by intricate geometric inlay work using materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, abalone, and contrasting dark woods like ebony or walnut. Often crafted in Damascus, these pieces incorporate traditional Islamic architectural motifs including muqarnas cornices, mashrabiya latticework, and arched aprons.

Craftsmen traditionally utilised dense hardwood substrates, carving fine channels to insert tesserae of polished bone, abalone shell, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The micro-mosaic panels were assembled using natural animal glues and joined using precise mortise and tenon construction.

Authentic nineteenth-century inlay demonstrates subtle hand-carved irregularities, natural colour variation in shell components, and slight shrinkage or oxidisation around bone tesserae. Modern reproductions frequently utilise synthetic resins, uniform machine-cut plastic inlays, or modern chemical adhesives.

An inlaid Syrian wall cabinet serves as a focal statement piece when positioned against neutral or muted walls in an entry space, study, or living room. Combining the piece with clean contemporary lines or textured woven fabrics highlights the detailed geometric pattern without cluttering the surrounding space.

Maintain a stable relative humidity to prevent the underlying wood from expanding or contracting, which can loosen delicate tesserae. Dust regularly with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or water that could compromise traditional animal glues.
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