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Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet
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Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet

19th century
Description

A beautiful oak stationery cabinet dating from the late 19th Century. It has a lovely rich patina and a sloped front with brass escutcheon. The doors opens out to reveal a series of racks for holding papers and letters. Above this is a perpetual calendar with cloth reels for the days, numbers and months which can be turned using the knobs above. There is also a pen tray, a glass inkwell with brass top and an ink bottle. Below this is a large drawer with brass handle.

It is in very good condition for its age. There are a few small knocks and marks around the outside, general signs of age and use but nothing detrimental. There have been a few small repairs here and there but overall it displays well. It does not come with a key. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA1207823
Description
A beautiful oak stationery cabinet dating from the late 19th Century. It has a lovely rich patina and a sloped front with brass escutcheon. The doors opens out to reveal a series of racks for holding papers and letters.
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Above this is a perpetual calendar with cloth reels for the days, numbers and months which can be turned using the knobs above.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

There is also a pen tray, a glass inkwell with brass top and an ink bottle. Below this is a large drawer with brass handle.

fig 1. An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors.
fig 1. Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet

It is in very good condition for its age. There are a few small knocks and marks around the outside, general signs of age and use but nothing detrimental. There have been a few small repairs here and there but overall it displays well. It does not come with a key. It has been lightly cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £15

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA1207823
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors.

Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet

Archive II An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors. View II
Archive III An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors. View III
Archive IV An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors. View IV
Archive V An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors. View V
Archive VI An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors. View VI
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Archive VIII An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors. View VIII
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Archive X An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors. View X
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An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors.
Victorian Oak Stationery Cabinet
Ref: SA1207823
An open Victorian dark oak stationery cabinet featuring fitted letter slots, an integrated perpetual calendar, twin inkwells, and hinged side doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStationery Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPerpetual calendar, Scalloped letter dividers, Hinged side doors, Brass drop handle
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Victorian oak stationery cabinet dates from the late 19th Century and has a dark brown finish with a rich patina. The exterior shows small knocks, marks, and general signs of age and use, alongside a few small repairs. The sloped front has a brass escutcheon and the hinged side doors open to reveal a series of scalloped letter dividers. Above the racks sits a perpetual calendar with cloth reels for days, numbers, and months, operated by knobs. The interior includes a central pen tray, a glass inkwell with a brass top, and an ink bottle. A large drawer sits at the base, fitted with a brass drop handle. The cabinet measures 35 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. Suitable for an office desk in a gentleman's library, this desk accessory organises correspondence and writing implements. The compartments hold papers and letters while the inkwells and tray accommodate daily writing tasks. The compact proportions allow it to sit on most writing desks or tables without taking up excessive workspace. Its traditional dark wood construction matches period study furniture and provides functional storage for stationery.

FAQs

A Victorian stationery cabinet is a specialized tabletop storage unit designed during the nineteenth century to organise writing paper, envelopes, inkwells, and correspondence tools. Typically crafted from hardwoods like oak or mahogany, these cabinets often feature sloping fronts, hinged doors, tiered internal compartments, and integrated perpetual calendars.

Traditional stationery boxes were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods or veneers such as oak, mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Internal components frequently featured bone or celluloid calendar indicators, glass inkwell bottles, brass hinges, and leather-lined writing surfaces or memorandum slates.

Authentic Victorian examples usually feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-cut brass fittings, and period-correct mechanisms like rotating paper calendar discs. Look for natural age patina on the timber, historical wear around lock plates, and original glass inkwells with brass or cork tops.

Place the box on a modern study desk, console table, or library sideboard to create a focal point. Displaying the doors in an open position showcases the internal woodwork, making it a functional organizer for modern mail or stationery.

Maintain timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, warping, or fading of the finish.
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