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Good Victorian Burr Walnut Cabinet
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Good Victorian Burr Walnut Cabinet

19th century
Description

Good Victorian burr walnut cabinet dating from the 1870s. The cabinet is bow fronted with a top drawer and cupboard below, with some carved detail, and is in very good condtion.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Cabinet to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09050518
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-160 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Burr walnut veneers across the front: rich figure favoured in late Victorian cabinetwork.
Pine backboards with a reddish wash: traditional secondary woodwork of the period.
Turned wooden knobs and brass lock plate: fittings matching late 19th-century work.
Carved scallop shell cartouche on the door: decorative detailing typical of the 1870s.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1150074
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Description
Good Victorian burr walnut cabinet dating from the 1870s.
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The cabinet is bow fronted with a top drawer and cupboard below, with some carved detail, and is in very good condtion.
James R Millington Antiques
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Cabinet to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 09050518
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Burr walnut veneers across the front: rich figure favoured in late Victorian cabinetwork.
Pine backboards with a reddish wash: traditional secondary woodwork of the period.
Turned wooden knobs and brass lock plate: fittings matching late 19th-century work.
Carved scallop shell cartouche on the door: decorative detailing typical of the 1870s.

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
78cm (30.71")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1150074
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut cabinet featuring a top drawer, a lower cupboard door with a carved shell motif, turned wooden knobs, and a shaped top upstand.

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
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Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
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A Victorian burr walnut cabinet featuring a top drawer, a lower cupboard door with a carved shell motif, turned wooden knobs, and a shaped top upstand.
Good Victorian burr walnut cabinet
Ref: SA1150074
A Victorian burr walnut cabinet featuring a top drawer, a lower cupboard door with a carved shell motif, turned wooden knobs, and a shaped top upstand.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Carved shell motif, Shaped upstand, Turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Victorian cabinet dates from the 1870s and is styled in the English Country House tradition. It is constructed from a combination of pine, walnut, and burr walnut veneer, displaying a warm brown timber colour with a polished finish and prominent figuring. The bow-fronted body contains a single top drawer with two turned wooden knobs and a central keyhole escutcheon, above a lower cupboard door featuring a raised panel bordered by moulded trim and surmounted by a carved shell motif. The top surface incorporates a shaped wooden upstand at the rear, while the base sits on a moulded plinth. Measuring 78 cm high by 41 cm wide and 38 cm deep, the piece offers compact storage. In a contemporary home, this cabinet functions well in an empty corner of a living room, hallway, or bedroom. It provides a convenient surface for a lamp or decorative items, with enclosed storage underneath for small household items. The proportions suit traditional and transitional interiors alike, adding warmth and period character to domestic spaces without requiring a large footprint.

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A Victorian burr walnut cabinet is a 19th-century timber storage piece constructed using figured walnut veneers, characterised by swirling grain patterns and carved mouldings. These cabinets originally served as bedside cupboards, pot cupboards, or small side storage units in Victorian interiors.

Victorian walnut cabinets typically feature a solid groundwork timber, such as pine or mahogany, layered with burr walnut veneers. Construction includes hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, turned timber knobs, and hand-applied French polish finishes.

Authentic pieces feature natural variations in the veneer grain, original hand-carved details, turned wooden knobs, and hand-fitted drawer joints. The interior timber exhibits natural age-related oxidisation, and the finish displays a smooth, mellow patina.

Place the cabinet as an occasional bedside table or functional storage unit in a hallway or reading alcove. The rich timber tones contrast effectively against contemporary muted wall paint, modern lamps, and structured textiles.

Dust the cabinet surface regularly using a soft lint-free cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year. Maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct radiators and sunlight to protect the veneer from drying or fading.
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