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Mid C19th Victorian Period Inlaid and Ormolu-mounted Burr and Figured Walnut Credenza with Rare Fitted Secretaire Writing Drawer.
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Mid C19th Victorian Period Inlaid and Ormolu-mounted Burr and Figured Walnut Credenza with Rare Fitted Secretaire Writing Drawer.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
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Mid C19th Victorian period inlaid and ormolu-mounted burr and figured walnut credenza with rare fitted secretaire writing drawer .

Serpentine shaped glass ends and inlaid panel centre door fitted with ormolu mounts, ormolu beading and ormolu rococo design escutcheons. The burr walnut centre panelled door with box-wood inlay , further ormolu beading to the frame and having a working lock and elaborate gilded key escutcheon , opening to reveal a velvet-lined interior fitted with a walnut edged shelf .

The box-wood inlaid frieze above the door having a rare concealed secretaire writing drawer below . The mahogany-framed sliding drawer fitted with its original tooled Moroccan leather writing surface, lifting to reveal a well for stationary. The right-hand side having divisions and a shaped pen-tray . Fitted with the original working lock and key .

The serpentine glass end ‘doors’ being fixed panels, though fitted with rococo ormolu ‘escutcheon’ plates .

The shaped top with a ‘cross-grain’ walnut moulded edge and with beautifully figured ‘book-matched’ veneers . The whole raised on a shaped plinth base .

In excellent original condition with a superb rich colour and patina. The cast bronze gilded ormolu mounts of superior quality with crisply cast details.

A rare model of credenza or side-cabinet, undoubtedly produced as a bespoke commission.

Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops, ready for the home .

H 36”

W 42”

D 22”

England c.1860

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08804755
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Book-matched burr walnut veneers: popular decorative cabinet timber in the mid-19th century.
Crisply cast gilt-brass mounts: hand-chased decorative metalwork from the Victorian era.
Curved glass end panels: shaped glazing typical of fine salon cabinets.
Mahogany-lined secretaire drawer: traditional mid-Victorian joinery for fitted writing furniture.
Natural surface crazing and warm patina: age across the polished top.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114965
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2412
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Mid C19th Victorian period inlaid and ormolu-mounted burr and figured walnut credenza with rare fitted secretaire writing drawer .
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Serpentine shaped glass ends and inlaid panel centre door fitted with ormolu mounts, ormolu beading and ormolu rococo design escutcheons.
M Lees and Sons

The burr walnut centre panelled door with box-wood inlay , further ormolu beading to the frame and having a working lock and elaborate gilded key escutcheon , opening to reveal a velvet-lined interior fitted with a walnut edged shelf .

fig 1. A mid-19th century Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring boxwood marquetry inlay, gilded ormolu mounts, a central drawer, and curved glass side display doors.
fig 1. Mid C19th Victorian Period Inlaid and Ormolu-mounted Burr and Figured Walnut Credenza with Rare Fitted Secretaire Writing Drawer.

The box-wood inlaid frieze above the door having a rare concealed secretaire writing drawer below . The mahogany-framed sliding drawer fitted with its original tooled Moroccan leather writing surface, lifting to reveal a well for stationary. The right-hand side having divisions and a shaped pen-tray . Fitted with the original working lock and key .

fig 2. A mid-19th century Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring boxwood marquetry inlay, gilded ormolu mounts, a central drawer, and curved glass side display doors.
fig 2. Mid C19th Victorian Period Inlaid and Ormolu-mounted Burr and Figured Walnut Credenza with Rare Fitted Secretaire Writing Drawer.

The serpentine glass end ‘doors’ being fixed panels, though fitted with rococo ormolu ‘escutcheon’ plates .

The shaped top with a ‘cross-grain’ walnut moulded edge and with beautifully figured ‘book-matched’ veneers . The whole raised on a shaped plinth base .

fig 3. A mid-19th century Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring boxwood marquetry inlay, gilded ormolu mounts, a central drawer, and curved glass side display doors.
fig 3. Mid C19th Victorian Period Inlaid and Ormolu-mounted Burr and Figured Walnut Credenza with Rare Fitted Secretaire Writing Drawer.

In excellent original condition with a superb rich colour and patina. The cast bronze gilded ormolu mounts of superior quality with crisply cast details.

A rare model of credenza or side-cabinet, undoubtedly produced as a bespoke commission.

Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops, ready for the home .

H 36”

W 42”

D 22”

England c.1860

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08804755
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Book-matched burr walnut veneers: popular decorative cabinet timber in the mid-19th century.
Crisply cast gilt-brass mounts: hand-chased decorative metalwork from the Victorian era.
Curved glass end panels: shaped glazing typical of fine salon cabinets.
Mahogany-lined secretaire drawer: traditional mid-Victorian joinery for fitted writing furniture.
Natural surface crazing and warm patina: age across the polished top.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114965
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2412
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 368
Items Sold 1,600
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A mid-19th century Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring boxwood marquetry inlay, gilded ormolu mounts, a central drawer, and curved glass side display doors.
Mid C19th Victorian period inlaid and ormolu-mounted burr and figured walnut credenza with rare fitted secretaire writing drawer.
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A mid-19th century Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring boxwood marquetry inlay, gilded ormolu mounts, a central drawer, and curved glass side display doors.
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  • ObjectCredenzas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Boxwood, Ormolu, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Boxwood marquetry inlay, Ormolu mounts, Curved glass display doors
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This mid-nineteenth-century Victorian credenza is constructed from burr and figured walnut with boxwood marquetry inlay, gilded ormolu mounts, glass, and brass hardware. The exterior displays a warm brown timber colour with a book-matched veneered top, serpentine-shaped glass side panels, and a central cupboard door decorated with a boxwood inlaid floral motif, ormolu beading, and a rococo escutcheon. Additional decorative elements include cast ormolu mounts on the columns, detailed brass frieze inlay, and a shaped plinth base standing 90 cm high, 105 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. The central door opens to a velvet-lined interior with a shelf, and a concealed secretaire writing drawer sits above, fitted with a tooled Moroccan leather writing surface, stationary well, and a pen tray. In a contemporary home, this credenza functions as a statement storage and display cabinet in a living room, dining room, or entrance hall. The glass side sections provide space to display decorative objects, while the interior shelving and secretaire drawer offer practical concealed storage for books, tableware, or stationery. The combination of warm walnut timbers, gilt metal mounts, and fine marquetry inlay suits traditional interior schemes, serving as a focal point against a wall or beneath a mirror.

FAQs

Mid-19th century Victorian credenzas typically feature breakfront profiles, boxwood marquetry inlays, and gilded ormolu mounts. They were designed as decorative storage cabinets for formal drawing rooms and reception parlours.

Cabinetmakers utilised solid timber cores surfaced with figured burr walnut veneers, inlaid with boxwood marquetry. Structural and decorative accents included cast brass or gilt-bronze mounts alongside curved glass display doors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original cast metal fittings with natural oxidisation, and slight movement along timber veneer seams. The glass panels in side compartments frequently display subtle historical distortions.

Position the cabinet against a neutral background to accentuate the timber figure. Style the upper surface with minimalist ceramic vessels, contemporary artwork, or framed photography to balance historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Keep timber cabinets away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent veneer lifting. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain and clean metal mounts gently with a dry, soft brush.
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