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A Superb Quality Satinwood & Marquetry Display Cabinet
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €4,388     $4,763
£3,750
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Superb Quality Satinwood & Marquetry Display Cabinet

19th century
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A superb quality West Indian satinwood & marquetry display cabinet. Constructed to the highest cabinet making standards, the cabinet stands on turned feet with curved glazed sides and a central door enclosing a single plate glass shelf and mirrored back. The top is similarly shaped but with a pair of doors, a single shelf and velvet lined back. The cabinet is beautifully inlaid with a variety of hardwoods in the form of Harebells, swags, patera, foliate designs and Griffons and is topped with a swan-neck cornice and carved vase shaped urn. In very good and original condition. 1930mm high, 1020mm wide and 380mm deep. English. Circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Satinwood Marquetry Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

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SA1139644
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A superb quality West Indian satinwood & marquetry display cabinet.
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Constructed to the highest cabinet making standards, the cabinet stands on turned feet with curved glazed sides and a central door enclosing a single plate glass shelf and mirrored back.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The top is similarly shaped but with a pair of doors, a single shelf and velvet lined back. The cabinet is beautifully inlaid with a variety of hardwoods in the form of Harebells, swags, patera, foliate designs and Griffons and is topped with a swan-neck cornice and carved vase shaped urn. In very good and original condition. 1930mm high, 1020mm wide and 380mm deep. English. Circa 1880.

Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Satinwood Marquetry Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139644
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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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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

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An antique satinwood display cabinet featuring marquetry inlays, glazed double-tier doors, turned support columns, and an ornamental top finial.
A superb quality satinwood & marquetry display cabinet
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An antique satinwood display cabinet featuring marquetry inlays, glazed double-tier doors, turned support columns, and an ornamental top finial.
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Satinwood furniture became highly fashionable during the late 18th century and experienced a major resurgence during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods in the Sheraton Revival style. Artisans utilised exotic satinwood for its fine grain and luminous golden colour, decorating surfaces with intricate marquetry inlays featuring classical motifs.

These cabinets were predominantly built using dense satinwood veneers laid over stable hardwood frames, often accented with mahogany or rosewood crossbanding. Glass panes were fitted into timber astragal glazing bars or molded frames, held with traditional brass fittings.

Authentic period pieces display crisp, hand-cut marquetry inlays with micro-dovetail drawer joinery and original hand-blown glass panels that may show subtle waviness. Look for authentic patination on the satinwood, original brass escutcheons, and hand-turned column details.

Designers position these cabinets as focal points against rich, dark wall shades to highlight the warm golden tone of the satinwood. They are frequently used to showcase collections of neutral ceramics, glassware, or curated art objects in dining rooms and formal drawing rooms.

Keep satinwood furniture away from direct sunlight and modern heat sources to prevent the natural veneers from drying or discolouring. Clean glass panels with a dry microfibre cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once a year along the grain to maintain the luster.
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