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Wonderful Victorian Burr Walnut Mirrored Back Credenza
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Wonderful Victorian Burr Walnut Mirrored Back Credenza

19th century
Description

Wonderful Victorian Burr Walnut Mirrored Back Credenza.

Here we Have a Superb Quality Credenza Standing upon a Plinth Base.

Featuring 2 Central Glazed Doors with Shelves within.

The Shaped End Sections Being of an Open Form with Fixed Shelves.

The Whole of the Credenza Adorned with Quality Ormolu Mounts.

The Credenza Features Kingwood Cross Bandings and a Shaped Framed Mirror.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 72" (183cm)

Width 74" (188cm)

Depth 18" (46cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 08883435
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Fine shrinkage lines in the burr veneer: natural movement of old glue and timber.
Hand-shaded floral marquetry across the frieze: decorative inlay of the mid-nineteenth century.
Cast foliate mounts pinned to the pilasters: late Victorian Rococo revival styling.
Mirror plate shows faint misting at the bottom: natural aging of silvering.

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
183cm (72.05")
Width
188cm (74.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1126205
Dealers Internal Reference
LP91-13
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Description
Wonderful Victorian Burr Walnut Mirrored Back Credenza.

Here we Have a Superb Quality Credenza Standing upon a Plinth Base.

Featuring 2 Central Glazed Doors with Shelves within.

The Shaped End Sections Being of an Open Form with Fixed Shelves.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring a serpentine front, central double glazed doors, open side shelving, decorative ormolu mounts, and a large shaped mirror back.
fig 1. Wonderful Victorian Burr Walnut Mirrored Back Credenza

The Whole of the Credenza Adorned with Quality Ormolu Mounts.

The Credenza Features Kingwood Cross Bandings and a Shaped Framed Mirror.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 72" (183cm)

Width 74" (188cm)

Depth 18" (46cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 08883435
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Fine shrinkage lines in the burr veneer: natural movement of old glue and timber.
Hand-shaded floral marquetry across the frieze: decorative inlay of the mid-nineteenth century.
Cast foliate mounts pinned to the pilasters: late Victorian Rococo revival styling.
Mirror plate shows faint misting at the bottom: natural aging of silvering.

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
183cm (72.05")
Width
188cm (74.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126205
Dealers Internal Ref
LP91-13
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring a serpentine front, central double glazed doors, open side shelving, decorative ormolu mounts, and a large shaped mirror back.
Wonderful Victorian Burr Walnut Mirrored Back Credenza
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A Victorian burr walnut credenza featuring a serpentine front, central double glazed doors, open side shelving, decorative ormolu mounts, and a large shaped mirror back.
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  • ObjectCredenzas & Sideboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Glass, Ormolu, Mirror
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Ormolu mounts, Glazed double doors, Shaped mirror back
  • SizeH 183 cm (72 in) x W 188 cm (74 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Victorian burr walnut credenza dates from 1860 in the Victorian style. The piece measures 183 cm high, 188 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. The exterior displays a warm brown timber finish with kingwood cross-bandings, accented by gilt ormolu mounts and decorative floral scroll carvings. The serpentine front contains two central glazed doors with brass pendant drop handles, flanked by open side shelving sections and standing on a low plinth base. A large shaped mirror plate rises at the back, set within an ornate carved frame. In a modern interior, this credenza serves as a display cabinet in a principal reception room or dining space. The glass-fronted compartments store and exhibit tableware or decorative items, while the open side shelves provide additional display areas for books or ornaments. The flat upper surface holds lamps or decorative objects against the mirrored background.

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Popularised during the nineteenth century, a Victorian burr walnut credenza typically features a central glazed or panelled cabinet flanked by open or closed shelves, often topped with an ornate mirrored backplate and decorated with figure-rich veneer and cast brass or bronze mounts.

These pieces were primarily constructed using solid hardwood frames overlaid with figure-rich burr walnut veneers, floral marquetry inlays, glass door panels, silvered mirror plates, and gilt-bronze or brass ormolu fittings.

Authentic nineteenth-century credenzas exhibit hand-cut joinery, un-planed secondary timbers on back boards, natural oxidisation on metal mounts, and subtle age-related character in early glass or mirror backings.

Position the piece as a focal point in a dining room, hallway, or formal drawing room, balancing its intricate silhouette against simple architectural backgrounds and curated display items.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or fading, dust metalwork gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and apply natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood finish.
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