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Apprentice Dresser with Miniature Shakespeare Books.
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Apprentice Dresser with Miniature Shakespeare Books.

19th century
Sold 16 May 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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A very charming and beautifully constructed apprentice dresser made from oak. There is a label to the interior which reads "This was made out of an old cabinet dated 1693 with the inscription Jane Loyd"

It is in very good condition and contains 40 miniature volumes of Shakespeare books, published by Allied newspapers Limited.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Miniature Oak Dresser to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1142131
Dealers Internal Reference
A4548
Description
A very charming and beautifully constructed apprentice dresser made from oak.
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There is a label to the interior which reads "This was made out of an old cabinet dated 1693 with the inscription Jane Loyd".
Jane Short Antiques
fig 1. A miniature wooden apprentice cabinet with an open top cupboard revealing tiny books and a sloping bureau front with drawers below.
fig 1. Apprentice Dresser with Miniature Shakespeare Books.

It is in very good condition and contains 40 miniature volumes of Shakespeare books, published by Allied newspapers Limited.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Miniature Oak Dresser to the 19th Century.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142131
Dealers Internal Ref
A4548
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Long Melford
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort
Verified Since Mar 2020
Items For Sale 179
Items Sold 968
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A miniature wooden apprentice cabinet with an open top cupboard revealing tiny books and a sloping bureau front with drawers below.
Apprentice Dresser with Miniature Shakespeare Books.
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A miniature wooden apprentice cabinet with an open top cupboard revealing tiny books and a sloping bureau front with drawers below.
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  • ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPanelled cabinet doors, Sloping fall-front desk, Miniature graduated drawers, Brass butterfly hinges
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

An apprentice piece, often called a salesman sample, was a miniature scaled item created by a craftsman to demonstrate skill to a guild or to showcase designs to potential clients.

These items were typically constructed from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, utilising traditional joinery techniques scaled down to match full-sized furniture.

Authentic pieces display period-correct timber shrinkage, hand-cut joinery, aged brass hardware, and patination consistent with age rather than modern mechanical fabrication.

Placing miniature pieces on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table introduces historical depth and tactile interest without overwhelming a contemporary room layout.

Preserve wooden miniatures by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels.
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