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Late Victorian Carved Oak Drop Front Cabinet.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Late Victorian Carved Oak Drop Front Cabinet.

19th century
Description

Late Victorian carved oak drop front cabinet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Drop Front Cabinet to the 1880s.

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SA1206066
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Description
Late Victorian carved oak drop front cabinet.
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Drop Front Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206066
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rupert Hitchcox Antiques Profile Page

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A late Victorian dark oak drop-front cabinet featuring detailed relief carvings of winged cherubs, mascarons, and leaf motifs.
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Archive I A late Victorian dark oak drop-front cabinet featuring detailed relief carvings of winged cherubs, mascarons, and leaf motifs.

Late Victorian carved oak drop front cabinet.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A late Victorian dark oak drop-front cabinet featuring detailed relief carvings of winged cherubs, mascarons, and leaf motifs.
Late Victorian carved oak drop front cabinet.
Ref: SA1206066
A late Victorian dark oak drop-front cabinet featuring detailed relief carvings of winged cherubs, mascarons, and leaf motifs.
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During the late nineteenth century, Victorian craftsmen embraced historicist revivals, drawing heavy inspiration from Renaissance and Gothic carved woodwork. Small drop-front cabinets were manufactured for functional home storage, serving as coal purdoniums, writing slopes, or cellarettes.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid oak, often quarter-sawn to highlight the natural ray flecks in the timber grain. The hardware comprised iron or brass hinges and drop mechanisms concealed within the timber structure.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved or hand-finished relief details, natural wear on high-touch surfaces, and period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails or pegged joints alongside a deep, aged patina.

Position the piece as a focal accent against neutral or deeply saturated wall tones to highlight the carved relief. It pairs effectively with contemporary art or minimalist decor to create a balanced juxtaposition of eras.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth following the direction of the carved grain. Apply a coat of high-quality beeswax once or twice a year to maintain moisture in the timber and avoid placement near direct heat sources.
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