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Antique Victorian Quality Figured Burr Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet
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Antique Victorian Quality Figured Burr Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet

19th century
Description

A fine quality Victorian figured burr walnut display cabinet richly adorned with exquisite floral marquetry inlay. The cabinet features beautifully figured burr walnut veneer with superb colour and depth enhanced by delicate marquetry panels to the frieze and the uprights, depicting scrolling foliage, blossoms and trailing stems.

The twin glazed doors retain their original bevelled glass and open to reveal two internal shelves making it ideal for displaying silver, porcelain, or treasured collections. Decorative gilt-metal mounts and mouldings frame the doors and upright adding a refined, elegant contrast to the warm walnut tones.

The piece stands on a shaped plinth base giving it a balanced and graceful presence suitable for any drawing room, hallway, dining room, or study.

Condition

Good antique condition with light age-related wear entirely commensurate with age. The cabinet presents beautifully and is ready to place.

Dimensions

Height: 104.5 cm (41.1 in)

Width: 122 cm (48 in)

Depth: 33 cm (13 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Display Cabinet to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09272166
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Natural fine crazing and wear across the top: many years of domestic use.
Hand-cut floral marquetry with engraved shading: high Victorian cabinet making.
Cast brass mounts with darkened patina: original nineteenth-century fittings.
Beaded brass meeting strip on the door: standard mid-Victorian construction detail.

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
104.5cm (41.14")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1181738
Dealers Internal Reference
2936
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Description
A fine quality Victorian figured burr walnut display cabinet richly adorned with exquisite floral marquetry inlay. The cabinet features beautifully figured burr walnut veneer with superb colour and depth enhanced by delicate marquetry panels to the frieze and the uprights, depicting scrolling foliage, blossoms and trailing stems.
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The twin glazed doors retain their original bevelled glass and open to reveal two internal shelves making it ideal for displaying silver, porcelain, or treasured collections.
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Decorative gilt-metal mounts and mouldings frame the doors and upright adding a refined, elegant contrast to the warm walnut tones.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut display cabinet with twin glazed doors, intricate floral marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Quality Figured Burr Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet

The piece stands on a shaped plinth base giving it a balanced and graceful presence suitable for any drawing room, hallway, dining room, or study.

Condition

Good antique condition with light age-related wear entirely commensurate with age. The cabinet presents beautifully and is ready to place.

Dimensions

Height: 104.5 cm (41.1 in)

Width: 122 cm (48 in)

Depth: 33 cm (13 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Display Cabinet to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09272166
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Natural fine crazing and wear across the top: many years of domestic use.
Hand-cut floral marquetry with engraved shading: high Victorian cabinet making.
Cast brass mounts with darkened patina: original nineteenth-century fittings.
Beaded brass meeting strip on the door: standard mid-Victorian construction detail.

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
104.5cm (41.14")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181738
Dealers Internal Ref
2936
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian burr walnut display cabinet with twin glazed doors, intricate floral marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts.
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Burr Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet
Ref: SA1181738
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Glass, Ormolu, Brass
  • ColourWarm Walnut Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Glazed twin doors, Gilt metal mounts, Plinth base
  • SizeH 104.5 cm (41 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This Victorian display cabinet dates from 1860 and takes the form of a low bookcase crafted from figured burr walnut with warm brown tones, decorated with floral marquetry inlay depicting scrolling foliage, blossoms, and trailing stems across the frieze and uprights. The structure incorporates twin glazed doors with bevelled glass, slender brass or gilt-metal handles, decorative gilt-metal mounts and mouldings, internal shelving, and a shaped plinth base with a gently scalloped apron. Light age-related wear is visible on the timber surfaces and hardware. The piece measures 104.5 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 33 cm deep in practical terms. In a contemporary home, this cabinet suits placement in a drawing room, hallway, dining room, or study for storing and exhibiting silver, porcelain, or treasured collections behind glass. The glazed twin doors provide dust-free storage while allowing the interior shelves and displayed items to remain fully visible. The compact depth makes the unit practical for circulation spaces and smaller living areas where floor space is limited, while the flat top surface offers an additional display area.

FAQs

Popularised during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, these cabinets feature highly figured walnut veneers, intricate marquetry inlays, and glass-fronted doors designed for displaying fine chinaware, ornaments, or books.

They were typically constructed with a solid timber carcass covered in rich burr walnut veneers, adorned with hand-cut floral marquetry, glass glazing, and gilt-metal or brass mounts.

Genuine period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, original glass with subtle distortion, authentic cast-brass or ormolu fittings, and uniform age-related oxidisation on the timber backboards.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall to highlight its rich wood grain, and style the interior shelves with curated contemporary ceramics or minimalist books to balance the historic craftsmanship.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood finish.
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