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Victorian Burr Walnut 2 Part Housekeepers Cupboard.
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Victorian Burr Walnut 2 Part Housekeepers Cupboard.

19th century
Sold 11 February 2025 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Victorian burr walnut 2 part housekeepers cupboard - linen press.

Ash lined drawers.

Possibly by John Taylor of Edinburgh.

Complete with locks and key.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Housekeepers Cupboard to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
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SA1110793
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Description
Victorian burr walnut 2 part housekeepers cupboard - linen press.

Ash lined drawers.

Possibly by John Taylor of Edinburgh.

Complete with locks and key.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Housekeepers Cupboard to the Victorian era.

Height
212cm (83.46")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1110793
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Burr Walnut 2 Part Housekeepers Cupboard.

Archive II A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View II
Archive III A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View III
Archive IV A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View IV
Archive V A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View V
Archive VI A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View VI
Archive VII A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View VII
Archive VIII A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View VIII
Archive IX A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View IX
Archive X A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View X
Archive XI A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View XI
Archive XII A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View XII
Archive XIII A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View XIII
Archive XIV A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs. View XIV
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Oxford
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A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs.
Victorian burr walnut 2 part housekeepers cupboard.
Ref: SA1110793
A two-part Victorian housekeepers cupboard made from figured burr walnut, featuring upper arched panel doors above an arrangement of small and large drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHousekeepers Cupboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr walnut, Pine, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Arched panel doors, Turned wooden knobs, Two-part construction
  • SizeH 212 cm (83 in) x W 134 cm (53 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

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Housekeepers cupboards were large storage pieces traditionally used in large country houses by the housekeeper to store household linens, tableware, and provisions. During the Victorian era, craftsmen began utilising rich veneers like burr walnut, transforming utilitarian storage into grand display furniture.

These pieces typically feature a secondary softwood carcass, such as pine or deal, overlaid with highly decorative wood veneers like burr walnut. Construction often involves heavy-duty dovetail joints in the drawers, fielded or arched panel doors, and solid turned wooden knobs.

Authentication relies on examining construction techniques, such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, and the use of natural adhesives. Genuine period pieces will show appropriate wear and tear, hand-planed internal surfaces, and construction methods consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet making.

Integrating a substantial wooden piece into contemporary spaces works best by letting the natural grain serve as a focal point against neutral walls. It provides practical floor-to-ceiling storage in bedrooms, hallways, or spacious living areas while adding warmth and historical contrast.

Burr walnut veneer requires protection from direct sunlight and dramatic fluctuations in temperature or humidity, which can cause the delicate grain to warp or split. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasional application of appropriate beeswax helps maintain the polished finish without damaging the antique timber.
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