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Fine Walnut & Brass Stationary Cabinet, C.1880
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Fine Walnut & Brass Stationary Cabinet, C.1880

19th century
Description

A fine walnut and brass stationary cabinet, c.1880.

The cabinet boasts high quality brass banding in the gothic taste with brass Bramah locks to the cupboard and drawer (keys absent). Pen rest to the top. The cabinet opens to reveal multiple compartments and a removable pen rest. Green baize lining to base.

Light signs of wear commensurate with age. Overall the cabinet is in a very good attractive condition throughout.

Dimensions:-

Width: 35cm

Depth: 26cm

Height: 32.5cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220466
Dealers Internal Reference
7969
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Description
A fine walnut and brass stationary cabinet, c.1880.
The cabinet boasts high quality brass banding in the gothic taste with brass Bramah locks to the cupboard and drawer (keys absent).
Harrington Antiques

Pen rest to the top. The cabinet opens to reveal multiple compartments and a removable pen rest. Green baize lining to base.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century Victorian walnut slope-front stationery cabinet featuring ornate brass strapwork mounts and lock escutcheons.
fig 1. Fine Walnut & Brass Stationary Cabinet, C.1880

Light signs of wear commensurate with age. Overall the cabinet is in a very good attractive condition throughout.

Dimensions:-

Width: 35cm

Depth: 26cm

Height: 32.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220466
Dealers Internal Ref
7969
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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Archive I A late nineteenth-century Victorian walnut slope-front stationery cabinet featuring ornate brass strapwork mounts and lock escutcheons.

Fine Walnut & Brass Stationary Cabinet, c.1880

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A late nineteenth-century Victorian walnut slope-front stationery cabinet featuring ornate brass strapwork mounts and lock escutcheons.
Fine Walnut & Brass Stationary Cabinet, c.1880
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Victorian stationery cabinet is a specialized desktop storage unit designed during the nineteenth century to organize writing materials, paper, and correspondence. Often constructed with sloped doors and internal dividers, these cabinets were key functional items for private studies and offices.

These cabinets were typically built using fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often decorated with figured veneers. Exterior accents frequently featured cast or stamped brass strapwork, decorative escutcheons, and steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct lock mechanisms, and original internal partitioning sized for historical paper formats. Natural oxidisation on metal fittings and age-appropriate wear to the timber finish also indicate genuine period construction.

Place the cabinet on an executive desk, console table, or sideboard to function as a stylish storage solution for contemporary mail and paperwork. The rich timber tones and brass details provide texture and contrast when set against clean, neutral backgrounds.

Dust the exterior regularly using a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically to preserve the moisture balance of the wood. Avoid applying harsh metal polishes to brass mounts to retain their historic patina and prevent chemical damage to surrounding timber.
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