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Victorian Inlaid Ebonised Mirrored Back Credenza
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Victorian Inlaid Ebonised Mirrored Back Credenza

19th century
Description

Super quality Victorian inlaid ebonised mirrored back credenza with raised inset, amboyna panels and ormalou fittings.

Ca 1870

Height: 65" - Depth: 17" - Width: 66"

Please note that the price includes cleaning, waxing and polishing prior to delivery.

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Ebonised Inlaid Credenza to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1163852
Dealers Internal Reference
19600
Description
Super quality Victorian inlaid ebonised mirrored back credenza with raised inset, amboyna panels and ormalou fittings.

Ca 1870

Height: 65" - Depth: 17" - Width: 66"

Please note that the price includes cleaning, waxing and polishing prior to delivery.

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Ebonised Inlaid Credenza to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163852
Dealers Internal Ref
19600
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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A Victorian ebonised credenza featuring a central inlaid cupboard door, flanking curved glass display sections, gilt brass mounts, and an arched mirror-backed superstructure.
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Archive I A Victorian ebonised credenza featuring a central inlaid cupboard door, flanking curved glass display sections, gilt brass mounts, and an arched mirror-backed superstructure.

Victorian Inlaid Ebonised Mirrored Back Credenza

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Telephone 01935 829147
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The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2017
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Location: The Old Glove Works, Percombe, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RD, United Kingdom
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A Victorian ebonised credenza featuring a central inlaid cupboard door, flanking curved glass display sections, gilt brass mounts, and an arched mirror-backed superstructure.
Victorian Inlaid Ebonised Mirrored Back Credenza
Ref: SA1163852
A Victorian ebonised credenza featuring a central inlaid cupboard door, flanking curved glass display sections, gilt brass mounts, and an arched mirror-backed superstructure.
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  • ObjectCredenzas & Sideboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Burr Walnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourEbonised Black
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Curved glass side cabinets, Ormolu mounts, Mirrored back panel
  • SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This Victorian ebonised credenza from 1870 stands on low rounded wooden feet supporting a breakfront base with an arched mirror-backed superstructure. The dark ebonised wood is contrasted with golden burr walnut and amboyna panels, complemented by ornate marquetry inlay, gilt ormolu mounts, and decorative brass key hardware with tassels. Two curved glass display sections with internal shelving flank the central cupboard door, under a wide rectangular mirror surmounted by an elaborate arched pediment. Measuring 165 cm high, 168 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, the sideboard provides substantial surface area and enclosed storage. Placed in a dining room, hallway, or living space, the credenza serves as a display cabinet and sideboard for dinnerware, glassware, or decorative objects while adding historic character to the interior.

A Victorian ebonised credenza is a 19th-century storage cabinet characterised by a black-painted or stained wood frame, embellished with marquetry inlays, gilt brass mounts, and glazed side sections or mirrored backs.

These cabinets were typically built using dense hardwoods such as oak or pine for the internal carcass, veneered with ebonised timber, burr walnut, or amboyna, and detailed with boxwood inlays and cast brass fittings.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut marquetry, natural age-related oxidisation on the brass mounts, hand-planed rear paneling, and original mouth-blown curved glass on the side display doors.

An ebonised credenza serves as a focal statement piece in a dining area, entrance hall, or living space, harmonising with light modern backdrop tones and metallic accent lighting.

Dust surfaces regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, avoid placing the piece near direct heat sources or damp environments, and apply a high-grade beeswax sparingly to protect the timber finish.
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