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C19th English Ebony and Boulle Breakfront Side Cabinet
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
for sale €7,605     $8,255
£6,500
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C19th English Ebony and Boulle Breakfront Side Cabinet

19th century
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Magnificent mid C19th English ebony and Boulle breakfront side cabinet; attributed to Town & Emanuel in the 'Première Partie' manner; the ebonised breakfront top above a shallow frieze with intricate brass inlay of scrolling arabesques with a brass moulded edge; above the impressive centre door profusely inlaid with a foliate cartouche centred by a 'Bacchic' dancer and phoenix surrounded by swags, husks and floral motifs. Flanked by two glazed doors with scrolling inlay and brass mouldings. The central cupboard with a shelf, and the two end glazed sections containing two shelves with brass strung edges and original velvet linings. Raised on a plinth base with a brass moulding and brass stringing. The central door stamped 'Edwards & Roberts, Wardour Street, London' who would have most certainly been the retailers. All three doors with working locks and keys.

Good condition

Dimensions (ins) 72 wide x 49 high x 18 deep

English circa 1840

Town & Emanuel were the early pioneers of the 19th-century 'Boulle' revival in England; who adapted the finest French designs for the British aristocracy, notably holding a Royal Warrant. They occupied 103 New Bond Street from c1830 until the sale of their 'Magnificent and Extensive Stock' by Christie's on 19 April 1849.

Physical Dimensions
Height
124.5cm (49.02")
Width
182.9cm (72.01")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Ebony Boulle Side Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203658
Dealers Internal Reference
R1256
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Description
Magnificent mid C19th English ebony and Boulle breakfront side cabinet; attributed to Town & Emanuel in the 'Première Partie' manner; the ebonised breakfront top above a shallow frieze with intricate brass inlay of scrolling arabesques with a brass moulded edge; above the impressive centre door profusely inlaid with a foliate cartouche centred by a 'Bacchic' dancer and phoenix surrounded by swags, husks and floral motifs. Flanked by two glazed doors with scrolling inlay and brass mouldings.
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The central cupboard with a shelf, and the two end glazed sections containing two shelves with brass strung edges and original velvet linings.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Raised on a plinth base with a brass moulding and brass stringing. The central door stamped 'Edwards & Roberts, Wardour Street, London' who would have most certainly been the retailers. All three doors with working locks and keys.

fig 1. A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors.
fig 1. C19th English Ebony and Boulle Breakfront Side Cabinet

Good condition

Dimensions (ins) 72 wide x 49 high x 18 deep

English circa 1840

Town & Emanuel were the early pioneers of the 19th-century 'Boulle' revival in England; who adapted the finest French designs for the British aristocracy, notably holding a Royal Warrant. They occupied 103 New Bond Street from c1830 until the sale of their 'Magnificent and Extensive Stock' by Christie's on 19 April 1849.

Height
124.5cm (49.02")
Width
182.9cm (72.01")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Ebony Boulle Side Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203658
Dealers Internal Ref
R1256
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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Archive I A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors.

C19th English Ebony and Boulle Breakfront Side Cabinet

Archive II A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors. View XII
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 355
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors.
C19th English ebony and Boulle breakfront side cabinet
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A 19th-century ebony breakfront side cabinet featuring central Boulle brass marquetry door panels flanked by two glazed display cabinet doors.
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Boulle marquetry is a decorative inlay technique developed in 17th-century France by Andre-Charles Boulle, involving the precise inlaying of cut brass and tortoiseshell or pewter into ebonised timber surfaces.

These cabinets incorporate an ebonised wood or ebony veneer carcass, brass marquetry inlays, cast brass or gilt-bronze mouldings, and glass door panels.

19th-century revival pieces feature precise brass marquetry patterns, solid timber secondary linings inside drawers and cupboards, hand-chased brass trim, and natural surface oxidation on metalwork.

A Boulle cabinet functions as a focal piece against neutral walls, balanced by contemporary artwork, structured lighting, and minimalist soft furnishings to contrast historical ornamentation.

Keep the cabinet in a climate-controlled environment to prevent wood movement, dust surfaces gently using a dry microfibre cloth, and avoid liquid chemical polishes on brass inlays.
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