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Victorian Inlaid Bow End Glazed Credenza.
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Victorian Inlaid Bow End Glazed Credenza.

19th century
Description

Victorian inlaid credenza with glazed bow ends.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Glazed Credenza to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08994574
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-165 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Curved glass side doors: specialist cabinet glazing from the late nineteenth century.
Cast brass pilaster capitals and beaded mouldings: period gilt metal ornamentation.
Fine boxwood arabesque marquetry set into figured veneer: decorative fashion of the 1870s.
Gentle surface crazing and handling rub on ebonised grounds: honest patina of age.

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
106cm (41.73")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1142082
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Description
Victorian inlaid credenza with glazed bow ends.
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Glazed Credenza to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08994574
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-165 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Curved glass side doors: specialist cabinet glazing from the late nineteenth century.
Cast brass pilaster capitals and beaded mouldings: period gilt metal ornamentation.
Fine boxwood arabesque marquetry set into figured veneer: decorative fashion of the 1870s.
Gentle surface crazing and handling rub on ebonised grounds: honest patina of age.

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
106cm (41.73")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142082
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet.

Victorian Inlaid Bow End Glazed Credenza.

Archive II A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet.
Archive V A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet. View XII
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
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A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet.
Victorian inlaid bow end glazed credenza.
Ref: SA1142082
A nineteenth-century ebonised Victorian credenza featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt mounts, a central panel door, and curved glazed side display bays lined in blue velvet.
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  • ObjectCredenzas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Glass, Ormolu, Velvet
  • ColourEbonised Black
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Glazed bow ends, Ormolu mounts, Fluted pilasters
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This Victorian credenza in ebonised wood stands 106 cm high, 152 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. The piece has a bowed rectangular top above a central cupboard door flanked by curved glazed side display bays. Ormolu mounts accent the corners and pilasters, while intricate marquetry inlay decorates the central panel, frieze, and top edge. Fluted pilasters frame the central door, which is fitted with a subtle keyhole. The interior display shelves are lined in blue velvet, and the furniture rests on small turned feet. Positioned against a living room or dining room wall, the credenza offers display space for tableware or decorative items behind the curved glass doors, alongside concealed storage within the central cabinet. The dark ebonised finish contrasts with the pale inlay work and gilt highlights, suiting period-styled interiors seeking a functional storage unit with architectural detailing.

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Originating from the Italian word for trust or belief, the credenza evolved by the nineteenth century into a decorative side cabinet used in dining rooms and drawing rooms. During the Victorian period, these cabinets were crafted to store tableware while providing glazed bays to display fine porcelain, glassware, and ornaments.

Victorian credenzas were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or ebonised timber. They frequently featured intricate marquetry and parquetry inlays using boxwood or fruitwood, gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, velvet-lined interior shelving, and hand-blown glass panels.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass locks, cast gilt-metal mounts with natural oxidisation, and slight irregularities in hand-blown glass. The underside and back panels generally show unrefined, hand-sawn timber surfaces.

A Victorian credenza functions effectively as a anchor piece in a dining room, hallway, or living area. It offers architectural interest against neutral backdrops, providing both concealed storage in the central compartment and open visual display through the glazed side sections.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth to prevent abrasion. Protect wood finishes by applying a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, avoiding gilt-brass mounts, and position the cabinet away from direct sunlight, radiators, or damp conditions to prevent timber warping.
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