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Antique Musician's Cabinet
The Old Cinema
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The Old Cinema

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Antique Musician's Cabinet

19th century
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Description

An antique mahogany music cabinet with a plain panelled outer door concealing a fitted bank of internal drawers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Mahogany Music Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1217609
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49382
Description
An antique mahogany music cabinet with a plain panelled outer door concealing a fitted bank of internal drawers.
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Mahogany Music Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1217609
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49382
The Old Cinema
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Antique Musician's Cabinet

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The Old Cinema
Telephone 0208 995 4166
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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The Old Cinema
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A dark mahogany musicians cabinet with an open single panel door revealing five shallow drawers with turned circular knobs.
Antique Musician's Cabinet
Ref: SA1217609
A dark mahogany musicians cabinet with an open single panel door revealing five shallow drawers with turned circular knobs.
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Music cabinets emerged in the nineteenth century to store bound and loose sheet music flat, preventing creasing and damage. They were frequently placed in drawing rooms alongside pianos, reflecting the popular Victorian pastime of home musical performance.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid hardwoods and rich veneers, predominantly mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Internal drawers often featured lightweight pine or oak linings with turned timber or brass hardware.

Authentic cabinets generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints on shallow drawer sides, period brass hinges, and natural patination on the timber. Look for specific proportions, such as shallow drawers specifically sized for folio sheets.

Beyond storing sheet music, these cabinets function as compact storage for modern documentation, prints, or craft materials. Their narrow depth allows them to serve effectively as hallway furniture or bedside tables.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Avoid chemical sprays, direct sunlight, and placement near heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting.
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