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A Superb 19thc Portuguese Cabinet on Stand
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €9,945     $10,795
£8,500
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Superb 19thc Portuguese Cabinet on Stand

19th century
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A superb 19th Century Portuguese cabinet on stand. Beautifully made, the cabinet has a selection of drawers, all inlaid with tortoise shell and ivory panels depicting a variety of scenes including figures hunting, dining and fighting as well as castles, birds and bridges. There is a central cupboard behind which are three further inlaid drawers and above a pierced gallery and patinated brass embellishments. The cabinet also has ball and claw feet, parquetry ends and stands on its original base which is similarly decorated and has ebonised bobbin turned legs, feet and stretchers. In very good and original condition. 1790mm high, 1080mm wide and 420mm deep. Portuguese. Circa 1880.

This cabinet contains Ivory and has been registered, please see below.

Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) REGISTRATION NUMBER 77LGJ8V2

Physical Dimensions
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Portuguese Cabinet on Stand to the 1880s.

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SA1133719
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Description
A superb 19th Century Portuguese cabinet on stand. Beautifully made, the cabinet has a selection of drawers, all inlaid with tortoise shell and ivory panels depicting a variety of scenes including figures hunting, dining and fighting as well as castles, birds and bridges.
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There is a central cupboard behind which are three further inlaid drawers and above a pierced gallery and patinated brass embellishments.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The cabinet also has ball and claw feet, parquetry ends and stands on its original base which is similarly decorated and has ebonised bobbin turned legs, feet and stretchers. In very good and original condition. 1790mm high, 1080mm wide and 420mm deep. Portuguese. Circa 1880.

This cabinet contains Ivory and has been registered, please see below.

Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) REGISTRATION NUMBER 77LGJ8V2

Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Portuguese Cabinet on Stand to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133719
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A 19th-century Portuguese cabinet on stand featuring inlaid bone figurative scenes, multiple drawer fronts surrounding a central arch, and a stand supported by dark spiral-turned legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century Portuguese cabinet on stand featuring inlaid bone figurative scenes, multiple drawer fronts surrounding a central arch, and a stand supported by dark spiral-turned legs.

A Superb 19thc Portuguese Cabinet on Stand

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Archive VI A 19th-century Portuguese cabinet on stand featuring inlaid bone figurative scenes, multiple drawer fronts surrounding a central arch, and a stand supported by dark spiral-turned legs. View VI
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Archive VIII A 19th-century Portuguese cabinet on stand featuring inlaid bone figurative scenes, multiple drawer fronts surrounding a central arch, and a stand supported by dark spiral-turned legs. View VIII
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A 19th-century Portuguese cabinet on stand featuring inlaid bone figurative scenes, multiple drawer fronts surrounding a central arch, and a stand supported by dark spiral-turned legs.
A Superb 19Thc Portuguese Cabinet On Stand
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A 19th-century Portuguese cabinet on stand featuring inlaid bone figurative scenes, multiple drawer fronts surrounding a central arch, and a stand supported by dark spiral-turned legs.
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A contador is a traditional Portuguese chest of drawers elevated on a dedicated table stand, historically developed during the Renaissance and Baroque periods to store valuable personal items, documents, and curious collectables.

These cabinets typically feature dense hardwoods such as rosewood or ebony, decorated with detailed inlays of bone, tortoiseshell, or etched metals, positioned above turned or carved wooden legs.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional drawer construction, historic wear patterns on drawer runners, and characteristic architectural drawer fronts with spiralled Solomonic legs.

Positioned against a neutral wall in a hallway, dining space, or study, the intricate inlaid patterns and dark timber work provide a strong focal point that bridges historic craftsmanship with modern minimalist decor.

Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent bone or tortoiseshell inlays from lifting. Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the timber.
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