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Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian
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Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique estate gamekeeper's cabinet. A Scottish, oak table top or wall mounted clerk's cupboard in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

A fascinating cabinet, with a superb interior and thoughtful hardware

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Quality Scottish oak presents fine grain interest and an abundance of medullary rays

Presented in a wonderful caramel hue throughout, adding vibrance to the room

Elegant form, gently arching towards the top edge of the tall doors

Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon bearing a regal cameo — in working order, key present

Accentuated to the upper corners with pierced brass caps as a visual flourish

Doors open to 180 degrees and are held securely with retaining hook and eyes at the side

With full access to the fitted interior, a suite of pigeon holes and drawers are revealed

Ideal for an estate manager with keys and documents to keep organised

Drawers dressed with brass drop handles over distinctive backplates

Slide out pen tray replete with a glass ink well and dual quill rails

Ideal proportion for table top placement, or can be considered for wall fitting

This is an exceptional antique estate gamekeeper's cabinet, with a superb fitted interior and a wonderful visual appearance. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 59cm (23.25'')

Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Height: 72cm (28.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Clerks Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220223
Dealers Internal Reference
26097
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Description
This is an antique estate gamekeeper's cabinet.
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A Scottish, oak table top or wall mounted clerk's cupboard in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

A fascinating cabinet, with a superb interior and thoughtful hardware

fig 1. A Victorian Scottish oak clerks cabinet with open panel doors displaying interior pigeonhole compartments, drawers, and an inkwell slide.
fig 1. Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Quality Scottish oak presents fine grain interest and an abundance of medullary rays

Presented in a wonderful caramel hue throughout, adding vibrance to the room

fig 2. A Victorian Scottish oak clerks cabinet with open panel doors displaying interior pigeonhole compartments, drawers, and an inkwell slide.
fig 2. Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian

Elegant form, gently arching towards the top edge of the tall doors

Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon bearing a regal cameo — in working order, key present

Accentuated to the upper corners with pierced brass caps as a visual flourish

fig 3. A Victorian Scottish oak clerks cabinet with open panel doors displaying interior pigeonhole compartments, drawers, and an inkwell slide.
fig 3. Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian

Doors open to 180 degrees and are held securely with retaining hook and eyes at the side

With full access to the fitted interior, a suite of pigeon holes and drawers are revealed

Ideal for an estate manager with keys and documents to keep organised

fig 4. A Victorian Scottish oak clerks cabinet with open panel doors displaying interior pigeonhole compartments, drawers, and an inkwell slide.
fig 4. Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian

Drawers dressed with brass drop handles over distinctive backplates

Slide out pen tray replete with a glass ink well and dual quill rails

Ideal proportion for table top placement, or can be considered for wall fitting

fig 5. A Victorian Scottish oak clerks cabinet with open panel doors displaying interior pigeonhole compartments, drawers, and an inkwell slide.
fig 5. Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian

This is an exceptional antique estate gamekeeper's cabinet, with a superb fitted interior and a wonderful visual appearance. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 59cm (23.25'')

Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Height: 72cm (28.25'')

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Clerks Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220223
Dealers Internal Ref
26097
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

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A Victorian Scottish oak clerks cabinet with open panel doors displaying interior pigeonhole compartments, drawers, and an inkwell slide.
Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian
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FAQs

A clerks cabinet is a practical piece of utility furniture produced during the 19th century for administrative record-keeping. Designed to sit atop a desk or table, these cabinets features fitted compartments, drawers, and locking doors to securely organise documents, ledger books, and writing supplies on country estates or in commercial offices.

These cabinets were typically built from durable hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or pine. Construction features included hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, solid panel doors, brass drop handles, and specialized fitted wooden dividers for letters and documents.

Authentic pieces show natural signs of age, such as oxidisation on brass hardware, unevenness in hand-planed timber, and wear around frequently handled areas like drawer pulls and writing slides. Look for period-correct joinery, original lock mechanisms, and ink staining in compartments designed for writing tools.

Position the cabinet on a large modern office desk, console table, or sideboard to serve as a functional organizer. The warm oak tones and structured pigeonholes contrast well with contemporary minimalist decor, creating a focal point in home offices, libraries, or entryways.

Keep the wood nourished by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage or cracking, and clean brass fittings with a soft, dry cloth rather than harsh chemical cleaners.
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