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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet
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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet

19th century
Sold 22 November 2024 · Marylebone Antiques
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A stunning antique Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet, with a wonderful original colour & lots of character. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

The quality is excellent, this has gorgeous burr walnut grain patterns, a concave top front edge, lovely satin wood inlay and high quality gilt bronze ormolu mounts. The door has a brass grill front with a fabric backing, the interior is also fabric lined with two glass shelves.

We have given this a gentle clean and wax polish, it is in very good overall condition with just the right amount of wear and patina to be expected of a piece this age.

If you like your antique furniture to look perfect & new, then this item is not for you.

Width – 34 inches , 86 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 31 cm

Height – 41 inches , 104 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1056876
Dealers Internal Reference
8143
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Description
A stunning antique Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet, with a wonderful original colour & lots of character. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
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The quality is excellent, this has gorgeous burr walnut grain patterns, a concave top front edge, lovely satin wood inlay and high quality gilt bronze ormolu mounts.
Marylebone Antiques

The door has a brass grill front with a fabric backing, the interior is also fabric lined with two glass shelves.

fig 1. An antique Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring intricate marquetry inlay, brass mounts, and a glazed door.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet

We have given this a gentle clean and wax polish, it is in very good overall condition with just the right amount of wear and patina to be expected of a piece this age.

If you like your antique furniture to look perfect & new, then this item is not for you.

Width – 34 inches , 86 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 31 cm

Height – 41 inches , 104 cm

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1056876
Dealers Internal Ref
8143
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring intricate marquetry inlay, brass mounts, and a glazed door.
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Gilt brass mounts, Glazed panel door, Plinth base
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

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A pier cabinet is a low display cabinet traditionally designed to fit against the narrow section of wall between two windows, known as the pier, and became popular during the Victorian era for displaying decorative porcelain and curiosities.

These cabinets are typically constructed using a softwood carcass veneered with highly figured burr walnut, often enhanced with boxwood and ebony marquetry inlay, gilt bronze or brass mounts, and a single glazed door.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional shellac French polish finishes, hand-cast brass or gilt mounts, and timber shrinkage consistent with nineteenth-century age.

This piece functions effectively as an accent storage unit in a living room or hallway, providing surface space for lamps or sculptures while contrasting against neutral modern walls.

Maintain wood moisture levels by keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and clean the surface periodically using a soft, dry cloth without applying modern silicone-based polishes.
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