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Pair of English Oak Small Cabinets Made from Hmy Osbourne
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Pair of English Oak Small Cabinets Made from Hmy Osbourne

1900 - 1920
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Pair of english oak small cabinets made from hmy osbourne circa 1900.

Here we present a pair of small handmade oak glazed cabinets each baring plaques stating they were made from timbers used from the breaking up from queen victorias yacht, the hmy osborne.

Hmy osborne was a paddle steamer made in 1870 and was used for cruises by queen victoria and albert.

Ideally for table top use having never been hung.  single glazed door opens to reveal 2 fitted drawers for storage.

Expected surface marks and age splits to woodwork.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43.8cm (17.24")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Oak Tabletop Cabinets to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092986
Dealers Internal Reference
DA4503
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Pair of english oak small cabinets made from hmy osbourne circa 1900.
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Here we present a pair of small handmade oak glazed cabinets each baring plaques stating they were made from timbers used from the breaking up from queen victorias yacht, the hmy osborne.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A pair of antique warm brown oak tabletop cabinets featuring glazed doors, brass keyhole escutcheons, and two internal drawers with decorative brass handles.
fig 1. Pair of English Oak Small Cabinets Made from Hmy Osbourne

Hmy osborne was a paddle steamer made in 1870 and was used for cruises by queen victoria and albert.

Ideally for table top use having never been hung.  single glazed door opens to reveal 2 fitted drawers for storage.

Expected surface marks and age splits to woodwork.

Height
43.8cm (17.24")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Oak Tabletop Cabinets to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1092986
Dealers Internal Ref
DA4503
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A pair of antique warm brown oak tabletop cabinets featuring glazed doors, brass keyhole escutcheons, and two internal drawers with decorative brass handles.

Pair of English Oak Small Cabinets Made from Hmy Osbourne

Archive II A pair of antique warm brown oak tabletop cabinets featuring glazed doors, brass keyhole escutcheons, and two internal drawers with decorative brass handles. View II
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A pair of antique warm brown oak tabletop cabinets featuring glazed doors, brass keyhole escutcheons, and two internal drawers with decorative brass handles.
PAIR OF ENGLISH OAK SMALL CABINETS MADE FROM HMY OSBOURNE
Ref: SA1092986
A pair of antique warm brown oak tabletop cabinets featuring glazed doors, brass keyhole escutcheons, and two internal drawers with decorative brass handles.
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  • ObjectSmall Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed door, Brass bail handles, Internal drawers, Commemorative plaque
  • SizeH 43.8 cm (17 in) x W 33.5 cm (13 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This pair of small Victorian handmade tabletop cabinets dates from circa 1900 and derives from the timbers of Queen Victoria's yacht, the HMY Osborne. Constructed from warm brown oak, each piece measures 43.8 cm high, 33.5 cm wide, and 21 cm deep. The design includes a single glazed door fitted with a brass keyhole escutcheon and hinges on the right. Inside, two stacked drawers feature decorative brass bail handles and drop plates. A commemorative plaque sits mounted above the glass door on the upper rail, and the woodwork displays expected surface marks and age splits. Suitably sized for tabletop placement, these cabinets serve well on a sideboard top or desk in a gentleman's library or study. They provide compact enclosed storage behind glass panels, paired with dual internal drawers suited for small items. The matched pair creates a balanced display when arranged together in a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

Antique tabletop glazed cabinets are small-scale wooden storage cupboards featuring glass-fronted doors, originally designed to house curiosities, collectibles, or smoking paraphernalia while keeping items visible and protected from dust.

These cabinets were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as English oak or mahogany, utilising hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, brass fittings, and mouth-blown or float glass door panels.

Authentic pieces usually display natural wear around keyholes and handles, uneven backboards with hand-planed finishes, period-correct brass ironmongery, and original blown glass that exhibits slight surface wave or air bubbles.

Position a pair on a sideboard or desk to introduce historical warmth, using them to organise stationery, display small pottery, or store trinkets within a modern eclectic or dark academia setting.

Dust the timber with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring glass panels are cleaned using a non-ammonia spray applied to the cloth rather than directly onto the wood.
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