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Antique Burr Walnut Safe Cabinet
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Antique Burr Walnut Safe Cabinet

19th century
Sold 15 July 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An unusual Victorian figured and burr walnut free standing cabinet with safe. The burr walnut top having a cross grain moulded edge, the arch panelled door with applied fret work and conforming arched panel to the back. The door opens via lock & key to reveal a mahogany shelf above the heavy Whittingham & Co. safe which retains the keys for the exterior and the internal drawer. The safe has been well used as it stood on top of the cabinet for many years. The cabinet is raised on a moulded base with square block feet and casters and is in excellent condition. Ideal as a bedside cabinet or lamp table as it can stand alone. Dimensions:- Height...30''/ 76cm. Width...18.5''/ 47cm. Depth...17.5''/ 45cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £80.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Safe Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1141907
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24217
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An unusual Victorian figured and burr walnut free standing cabinet with safe.
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The burr walnut top having a cross grain moulded edge, the arch panelled door with applied fret work and conforming arched panel to the back.
John Howkins Antiques

The door opens via lock & key to reveal a mahogany shelf above the heavy Whittingham & Co. safe which retains the keys for the exterior and the internal drawer. The safe has been well used as it stood on top of the cabinet for many years. The cabinet is raised on a moulded base with square block feet and casters and is in excellent condition. Ideal as a bedside cabinet or lamp table as it can stand alone. Dimensions:- Height...30''/ 76cm. Width...18.5''/ 47cm. Depth...17.5''/ 45cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £80.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Safe Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141907
Dealers Internal Ref
24217
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
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An antique burr walnut cabinet with an open door revealing an inner iron safe bearing a brass makers plaque.
Antique Burr Walnut Safe Cabinet
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An antique burr walnut cabinet with an open door revealing an inner iron safe bearing a brass makers plaque.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Iron, Brass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brass makers plate, Panelled wooden door, Iron lever lock
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

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During the 19th century, manufacturers often housed heavy iron security boxes within high-grade wooden cabinets, such as burr walnut or mahogany, to blend functional security with domestic interior aesthetics.

These pieces typically combined wrought iron, cast iron, and brass mechanisms for the inner safe, encased in hardwood frames veneered with decorative timbers like burr walnut, often featuring hand-cut dovetails and brass fittings.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy hand-forged iron construction, original brass makers plates, hand-cut screws, and natural ageing of the timber and metal surfaces, contrasted against modern mass-produced replicas.

Such pieces serve as functional statement furniture, frequently utilized as side tables or bespoke drinks cabinets in studies, living rooms, or hallways to introduce industrial contrast and rich wood textures.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to protect the wood veneer and applying microcrystalline wax periodically, alongside gentle cleaning of metal components with a soft, dry cloth to prevent corrosion.
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