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Antique 19th Century Ebonised & Burr Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top
For sale by Prior and Willis
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Antique 19th Century Ebonised & Burr Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique 19th Century Ebonised & Burr Walnut Cabinet Press Cupboard with Marble Top – Fine Quality

Description

Lovely age, colour and patina. Would look great in the right location. Full of age, character and charm.

A very rare, aesthetically styled cupboard topped with patinated white Carrara marble.

Features & Craftsmanship

Oak and softwood construction, with burr & figured walnut veneers

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Unfixed marble top, as is typical

Age: 19th Century

Condition Report

In good antique condition, with minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with period functional antique furniture.

Some historic extinct woodworm holes — all treated for good measure

Oak-lined drawers slide freely

Left-hand door has working catches, with a key supplied for right-hand cupboard door only

Dimensions

Width: 109 cm

Depth: 48 cm

Height: 148 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Shelf dimensions: 96W x 28D

Space above bottom shelf: 29 cm

Space above 2nd & 3rd shelf: 27 cm

Space above 4th shelf: 24 cm (behind valence)

Additional Information

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive, reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

Stock Number: 8780

Physical Dimensions
Height
148cm (58.27")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Ebonised Burr Walnut Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1166754
Dealers Internal Reference
8780
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique 19th Century Ebonised & Burr Walnut Cabinet Press Cupboard with Marble Top – Fine Quality

Description

Lovely age, colour and patina. Would look great in the right location. Full of age, character and charm.

fig 1. A 19th-century burr walnut side cabinet featuring two cupboard doors outlined in black ebonised trim, a top frieze drawer, and a white marble top.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Ebonised & Burr Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top

A very rare, aesthetically styled cupboard topped with patinated white Carrara marble.

Features & Craftsmanship

Oak and softwood construction, with burr & figured walnut veneers

Structurally sound, no loose joints

fig 2. A 19th-century burr walnut side cabinet featuring two cupboard doors outlined in black ebonised trim, a top frieze drawer, and a white marble top.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Ebonised & Burr Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top

Unfixed marble top, as is typical

Age: 19th Century

Condition Report

“
In good antique condition, with minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with period functional antique furniture.
Prior and Willis
fig 3. A 19th-century burr walnut side cabinet featuring two cupboard doors outlined in black ebonised trim, a top frieze drawer, and a white marble top.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Ebonised & Burr Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top

Some historic extinct woodworm holes — all treated for good measure

Oak-lined drawers slide freely

Left-hand door has working catches, with a key supplied for right-hand cupboard door only

Dimensions

Width: 109 cm

fig 4. A 19th-century burr walnut side cabinet featuring two cupboard doors outlined in black ebonised trim, a top frieze drawer, and a white marble top.
fig 4. Antique 19th Century Ebonised & Burr Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top

Depth: 48 cm

Height: 148 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Shelf dimensions: 96W x 28D

Space above bottom shelf: 29 cm

Space above 2nd & 3rd shelf: 27 cm

Space above 4th shelf: 24 cm (behind valence)

Additional Information

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive, reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

Stock Number: 8780

Height
148cm (58.27")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Ebonised Burr Walnut Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166754
Dealers Internal Ref
8780
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Antique 19th Century Ebonised & Burr Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top

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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
Location
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/westnorfolk
Verified Since Jan 2015
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A 19th-century burr walnut side cabinet featuring two cupboard doors outlined in black ebonised trim, a top frieze drawer, and a white marble top.
Antique 19th Century Ebonised & Burr Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top
Ref: SA1166754
A 19th-century burr walnut side cabinet featuring two cupboard doors outlined in black ebonised trim, a top frieze drawer, and a white marble top.
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  • ObjectSide Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Marble, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown, Black, White
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, ebonised moulding, marble top, plinth base
  • SizeH 148 cm (58 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This Victorian side cabinet dates from the 19th century and is constructed from oak and softwood with burr and figured walnut veneers, complemented by an ebonised moulding, round turned handles, and a white marble top over a plinth base. The piece displays a warm brown timber colour with black ebonised trim and a white marble surface, showing minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs, alterations, and extinct woodworm holes. Measuring 148 cm high, 109 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the cabinet has an unfixed marble top, a top frieze drawer with oak-lining, and two cupboard doors outlined in black trim. Suitable for a gentleman's library or similar interior setting today, the cabinet provides enclosed storage behind two doors equipped with catches and a supplied key for the right-hand door. The interior contains shelving with specific vertical spaces above each tier, while the exterior presents a patinated surface finish with visible burr walnut grain patterns and traditional period joinery details. Placed against a wall in a study, hallway, or living space, the furniture item accommodates decorative objects on its flat top surface while concealing books, tableware, or household items inside the main compartment.

FAQs

Victorian burr walnut cabinets are identified by highly figured walnut root veneers contrasting with dark trim or turned details. During the mid-to-late 19th century, cabinetmakers frequently incorporated ebonised moulding, brass accents, and fitted marble tops to produce substantial storage pieces for grand reception rooms.

These cabinets typically feature a solid pine or oak carcase veneered with burr walnut. Ebonised highlights were created using dark stains or black lacquers on hardwood moulding, while white or grey-veined Carrara marble was commonly imported to form durable upper surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass hand-cut locks, and natural shrinkage cracks or figure variation in the veneer. The underside of the marble top should show unpolished saw marks, and the ebonised trim should display subtle wear along high-touch edges.

Position the cabinet as a focal piece in a hallway, dining room, or alcove. Modernise the look by placing sculptural ceramic vases or minimal table lamps on the marble top and hanging oversized contemporary artwork above the unit to create visual contrast.

Dust the wood routinely with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the direction of the grain. Clean the marble using warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner, immediately wiping away spills to prevent etching or staining the porous stone surface.
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