Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Side CupboardMade by the famous Royal maker Holland & Sons.Holland and Sons are one of the finest names in cabinet making, they directly competed with Gillows in their time and were specialists in crafting the absolute finest quality furniture that money could buy . The Victoria and Albert museum are currently in possession of the firms daybooks that detail an extraordinary client list of high society, worthy of a firm that were granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment early in the reign of Queen Victoria and who went on to exhibit in major exhibitions in London, Paris and Vienna. Such was the high regard for this firm that they were appointed in the decoration and furnishing of the Royal residences of Windsor Castle, Sandringham, Balmoral and Marlborough, as well as producing many hundred furniture commissions for the British Government at the Palace of Westminster, Victoria and Albert Museum and oversaw the State funeral of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington to name but a few.The firm continued to trade right up until fashions and, therefore, demand changed in the 1940s.This rare cabinet is truly the Rolls Royce of bedside cabinets and is presented in original almost flawless pristine condition, a stunning collectors piece. This high quality cupboard features burr Walnut to the top (and top edge), moulded panel door and plinth, complete with wild figured Walnut either side. The cabinet is complemented by its lovely yet simple tray top up-stand which shows off the cabinet makers quality mitred dovetails to the rear. The cupboard features a moulding to the underside of the tops burr Walnut edge further complemented by its turned columns either side of the door, the right of which hinges the door in the French style. The cupboard door also features is lovely original turned Walnut turn handle which operates its original slam latch. Turning the handle and opening the door reveals a large storage compartment divided in ...