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Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Display Cabinet
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Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Display Cabinet

19th century
Sold 24 March 2025 · London City Antiques
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Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid ormolu mounted display cabinet having a quality burr walnut rectangular shaped top above a burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid frieze, single floral marquetry inlaid door with a glazed panel opening to reveal a fitted shelf interior, floral marquetry uprights with quality ornate ormolu mounts standing on a shaped plinth base with an ornate ormolu edge and mount.

A splendid decorative piece crafted to the highest standards; the marquetry is exquisite.

H 109.5cm

W 80.5cm

D 30.5cm

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Cabinet to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109.5cm (43.11")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1114256
Dealers Internal Reference
407C
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Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid ormolu mounted display cabinet having a quality burr walnut rectangular shaped top above a burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid frieze, single floral marquetry inlaid door with a glazed panel opening to reveal a fitted shelf interior, floral marquetry uprights with quality ornate ormolu mounts standing on a shaped plinth base with an ornate ormolu edge and mount.

A splendid decorative piece crafted to the highest standards; the marquetry is exquisite.

H 109.5cm

W 80.5cm

D 30.5cm

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Cabinet to the 1860s.

Height
109.5cm (43.11")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114256
Dealers Internal Ref
407C
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique Victorian burr walnut display cabinet featuring intricate marquetry floral inlay, glazed arched door, and ornate ormolu brass mounts.
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Display Cabinet
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Ormolu, Glass, Mixed Exotic Woods
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry inlay, Ormolu brass mounts, Arched glass door, Figured burr veneer
  • SizeH 109.5 cm (43 in) x W 80.5 cm (32 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

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Victorian display cabinets gained immense popularity during the mid-to-late 19th century as households sought to exhibit prized collections, ceramics and curiosities. The use of highly figured burr walnut became a hallmark of luxury and status during the High Victorian era.

These cabinets typically feature a solid pine or oak carcase veneered with figured burr walnut, accented by delicate floral marquetry in various exotic woods. They are frequently enhanced with cast brass or ormolu mounts and glazed single-door fronts.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-cut dovetails on internal components, and natural ageing in the timber and ormolu mounts. The veneer should show genuine depth and oxidisation consistent with nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

An antique cabinet serves as a sophisticated focal point in contemporary spaces, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls. It can be used to display curated collections of glassware or ceramics, blending historical texture into modern living rooms or dining areas.

Maintain burr walnut by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading and timber drying. Regularly dust with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally treat the surface with a quality microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood without building up residue.
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