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Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th C
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Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th C

19th century
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Description

This is a beautiful antique Victorian amboyna and ebonised pier cabinet, circa 1850 in date.

The rectangular amboyna top with an elegant brass gallery above a frieze inset with a  "Wedgwood Blue" jasperware plaque, depicting classical figures.

The glazed door enclosing two glass shelves with a mirror back, flanked by stunning ormolu columns, and raised on turned feet.

One cannot overstate the truly unique opportunity to own such a delightful cabinet.

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

 

Dimensions in cm:

Height 112 cm x Width 90 cm x Depth 43 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 foot, 8 inches x Width 2 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 5 inches

Amboyna 

is a type of wood which has its origins in Indonesia (the preferred veneer comes particularly from the Andaman Islands). The grain texture is one of the most seldom and exclusive on earth.

The burls are often very small, which is why the sheets of veneer come in small dimensions. The colours range from deep yellowish-orange to dark red.

After finishing the surface, the grain texture of amboyna wood has a depth and richness unmatched in other textured woods.

Jasperware

or jasper ware, is a type of stoneware first developed by Josiah Wedgwood, although some authorities have described it as a type of porcelain. It is noted for its matte finish and is produced in a number of different colours, of which the best known is a pale blue that has become known as 'Wedgwood Blue'. "Jasper" in this context refers to the mineral of that name.

Wedgwood's main designs are jasperware and black basalt. Many of the Wedgwood designs were based on the art of making cameo glass and on the looks of The Portland Vase.

Our reference: 08627x

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Amboyna Pier Cabinet to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209215
Dealers Internal Reference
08627x
Description
This is a beautiful antique Victorian amboyna and ebonised pier cabinet, circa 1850 in date.
The rectangular amboyna top with an elegant brass gallery above a frieze inset with a  "Wedgwood Blue" jasperware plaque, depicting classical figures.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian ebonised and amboyna wood pier display cabinet featuring glass doors, interior glass shelves, and gilded brass mounts.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th C

The glazed door enclosing two glass shelves with a mirror back, flanked by stunning ormolu columns, and raised on turned feet.

One cannot overstate the truly unique opportunity to own such a delightful cabinet.

fig 2. A Victorian ebonised and amboyna wood pier display cabinet featuring glass doors, interior glass shelves, and gilded brass mounts.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th C

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

 

Dimensions in cm:

Height 112 cm x Width 90 cm x Depth 43 cm

Dimensions in inches:

fig 3. A Victorian ebonised and amboyna wood pier display cabinet featuring glass doors, interior glass shelves, and gilded brass mounts.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th C

Height 3 foot, 8 inches x Width 2 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 5 inches

Amboyna 

is a type of wood which has its origins in Indonesia (the preferred veneer comes particularly from the Andaman Islands). The grain texture is one of the most seldom and exclusive on earth.

fig 4. A Victorian ebonised and amboyna wood pier display cabinet featuring glass doors, interior glass shelves, and gilded brass mounts.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th C

The burls are often very small, which is why the sheets of veneer come in small dimensions. The colours range from deep yellowish-orange to dark red.

After finishing the surface, the grain texture of amboyna wood has a depth and richness unmatched in other textured woods.

fig 5. A Victorian ebonised and amboyna wood pier display cabinet featuring glass doors, interior glass shelves, and gilded brass mounts.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th C

Jasperware

or jasper ware, is a type of stoneware first developed by Josiah Wedgwood, although some authorities have described it as a type of porcelain. It is noted for its matte finish and is produced in a number of different colours, of which the best known is a pale blue that has become known as 'Wedgwood Blue'. "Jasper" in this context refers to the mineral of that name.

Wedgwood's main designs are jasperware and black basalt. Many of the Wedgwood designs were based on the art of making cameo glass and on the looks of The Portland Vase.

Our reference: 08627x

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Amboyna Pier Cabinet to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209215
Dealers Internal Ref
08627x
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A Victorian ebonised and amboyna wood pier display cabinet featuring glass doors, interior glass shelves, and gilded brass mounts.
Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th C
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A Victorian ebonised and amboyna wood pier display cabinet featuring glass doors, interior glass shelves, and gilded brass mounts.
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Originating in the 19th century, a pier cabinet was traditionally designed to stand against the wall space between two windows. These cabinets typically feature glazed doors, fine marquetry, and metal mounts, serving as decorative display cases for porcelain and curiosities.

Crafted during the mid-to-late Victorian period, these pieces often incorporate burr amboyna wood veneers, ebonised timber framing, glass side panels, and cast brass or ormolu mounts, with interior glass shelves for maximum illumination.

Authentic 19th-century ebonised furniture displays natural age patination, hand-turned or carved details, and cast metal fittings secured with period-appropriate slotted screws. Marquetry and veneer surfaces, such as amboyna, often exhibit slight craquelure consistent with age.

A Victorian pier cabinet serves as a dark-toned accent piece in hallways, alcoves, or reception rooms when filled with contemporary ceramics or curated books. The deep ebonised frame creates contrast against light or neutral wall finishes.

Keep the cabinet positioned away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer movement or timber splitting. Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical polishes on ebonised wood or gilded metalwork.
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