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Diminutive Holland & Sons Cabinet

19th century
Sold 15 June 2025 · William James Antiques
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A diminutive Hungarian Ash and Purpleheart wood cabinet attributed to renowned makers Holland & Sons. The cabinet with a moulded top with brass gallery rail, beneath the beautiful moulded panelled doors flanked by fluted pilasters which terminate in scrolled acanthus carvings. The doors open to reveal the original mahogany shelved interior with the original lock escutcheon and key. Having an arrangement of 4 graduated drawers, these too all mahogany lined with original fittings and Purpleheart knob handles. The whole raised on moulded base with bracket feet. Superb quality, colour and condition throughout this rare and striking cabinet. English, Circa 1850.

Dimensions: Height: 170 cm - 67 Inches, Width: 88.25 cm - 34 3/4 Inches, Depth: 42 cm - 16 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Maple Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
88.2cm (34.72")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135173
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A diminutive Hungarian Ash and Purpleheart wood cabinet attributed to renowned makers Holland & Sons.
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The cabinet with a moulded top with brass gallery rail, beneath the beautiful moulded panelled doors flanked by fluted pilasters which terminate in scrolled acanthus carvings.
William James Antiques

The doors open to reveal the original mahogany shelved interior with the original lock escutcheon and key. Having an arrangement of 4 graduated drawers, these too all mahogany lined with original fittings and Purpleheart knob handles. The whole raised on moulded base with bracket feet. Superb quality, colour and condition throughout this rare and striking cabinet. English, Circa 1850.

Dimensions: Height: 170 cm - 67 Inches, Width: 88.25 cm - 34 3/4 Inches, Depth: 42 cm - 16 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Maple Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
88.2cm (34.72")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135173
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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Archive I An upright Victorian cabinet featuring figured burr maple veneer, two upper doors, and four lower drawers with dark stringing details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Diminutive Holland & Sons Cabinet

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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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An upright Victorian cabinet featuring figured burr maple veneer, two upper doors, and four lower drawers with dark stringing details.
Diminutive Holland & Sons Cabinet
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An upright Victorian cabinet featuring figured burr maple veneer, two upper doors, and four lower drawers with dark stringing details.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Maple, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr maple veneer, Dark string inlay, Panelled cabinet doors, Graduated drawer chest
  • SizeH 170 cm (67 in) x W 88.2 cm (35 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

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Holland & Sons was a prominent London-based cabinet maker and upholsterer during the 19th century, known for supplying high-quality furniture to royal residences, stately homes, and elite institutions.

These pieces typically utilized solid secondary woods faced with highly figured decorative veneers such as burr maple or walnut, constructed with hand-cut dovetails and traditional joinery techniques.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction markers such as hand-cut dovetail joints, tool marks, secondary timber types, patination, and makers stamps or paper labels where present.

Pairing heavily figured wood pieces with minimalist architectural backgrounds and neutral walls allows the natural grain and craftsmanship to stand out as a focal point.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically apply microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished wooden surface.
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