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Victorian Burr-walnut, Ormolu and Inalid Credenza
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Victorian Burr-walnut, Ormolu and Inalid Credenza

19th century
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Circa 1870. Victorian burr-walnut, ormolu and inlaid credenza with figured top and moulded edge. At each end there is two curved doors, in stylish Rococo scotching with curved glass ormolu moulding as the beading. Either side of the doors are two pilasters, with inlay on the top and ormolu corbels on the top and the base. The central door is inlaid with similar 2 pilasters either side. Beneath the door there is a small ogee moulding which runs around and follows the form of the credenza, it stands on an enclosed plinth.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza to the Victorian era.

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SA1034415
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Description
Circa 1870. Victorian burr-walnut, ormolu and inlaid credenza with figured top and moulded edge.
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At each end there is two curved doors, in stylish Rococo scotching with curved glass ormolu moulding as the beading.
Georgian Antiques

Either side of the doors are two pilasters, with inlay on the top and ormolu corbels on the top and the base. The central door is inlaid with similar 2 pilasters either side. Beneath the door there is a small ogee moulding which runs around and follows the form of the credenza, it stands on an enclosed plinth.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1034415
Dealers Internal Ref
11748
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A Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt ormolu mounts, a central panelled door, and two curved glass side doors with red interior shelves.
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt ormolu mounts, a central panelled door, and two curved glass side doors with red interior shelves.

Victorian Burr-Walnut, Ormolu and Inalid Credenza

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt ormolu mounts, a central panelled door, and two curved glass side doors with red interior shelves. View II
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A Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt ormolu mounts, a central panelled door, and two curved glass side doors with red interior shelves.
Victorian Burr-Walnut, Ormolu and Inalid Credenza
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A Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring floral marquetry inlay, gilt ormolu mounts, a central panelled door, and two curved glass side doors with red interior shelves.
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A Victorian burr walnut credenza is a high-end 19th-century sideboard or storage cabinet characterised by figured wood veneers, ornate metal mounts, and often curved glass side compartments. Popularised during the mid-to-late Victorian era, these pieces served as focal display cabinets in formal drawing rooms and dining areas.

These credenzas typically feature a solid timber frame overlaid with burr walnut veneer, embellished with floral marquetry inlay using contrasting woods such as boxwood or satinwood. Ormolu (gilt-bronze) mounts, velvet or silk linings, and cast glass panels were standard decorative elements.

Authentic Victorian pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, original gilt-bronze fittings with natural patina, and hand-applied french polish finishes. Looking at the back panel and underneath reveals period-correct saw marks and natural timber ageing rather than modern plywood or uniform machine cuts.

Position the credenza against a neutral or dark feature wall to highlight the warm wood grain and intricate metalwork. Top with contemporary ceramics, minimalist table lamps, or framed artwork to balance historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain to nourish the veneer. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources, radiators, and bright sunlight to prevent warping, veneer lifting, or wood fading.
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