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19th Century New Zealand Specimen Wood Table Cabinet by William Norrie
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19th Century New Zealand Specimen Wood Table Cabinet by William Norrie

19th century
Description

A rare New Zealand table cabinet, circa 1890, by William Norrie, unlabelled, the four interior drawers with pencil inscriptions identifying the timbers used.

There are several notable features of this cabinet which confirm an attribution to William Norrie; in particular, the idiosyncratic elongated star inlay pattern to the door panels, used widely in his more common hinged top boxes and tables, the styling of the mouldings, and the hand of the pencil inscriptions to the drawers.

The pencil inscriptions to the four internal drawers read:

‘Rewa Rewa (Rewarewa) name of wood in front of this drawer’

‘Totara Bur’

‘Mottled Kauri’

‘Puriri, or a great Sage in Māori language’

Totara is regarded as a symbol of strength and much prized in Māori culture.

This cabinet has been little used, evident by the stiff action of the hinges, the negligible wear to the drawers, and the bright colours to the specimen timbers, clearly unexposed to natural light.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Specimen Wood Table Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233139
Dealers Internal Reference
MJWOA0090
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Description
A rare New Zealand table cabinet, circa 1890, by William Norrie, unlabelled, the four interior drawers with pencil inscriptions identifying the timbers used.

There are several notable features of this cabinet which confirm an attribution to William Norrie; in particular, the idiosyncratic elongated star inlay pattern to the door panels, used widely in his more common hinged top boxes and tables, the styling of the mouldings, and the hand of the pencil inscriptions to the drawers.

fig 1. A 19th-century wooden table cabinet with two doors featuring inlaid star motifs set within pointed arches, resting on turned bun feet.
fig 1. 19th Century New Zealand Specimen Wood Table Cabinet by William Norrie

The pencil inscriptions to the four internal drawers read:

‘Rewa Rewa (Rewarewa) name of wood in front of this drawer’

‘Totara Bur’

‘Mottled Kauri’

‘Puriri, or a great Sage in Māori language’

Totara is regarded as a symbol of strength and much prized in Māori culture.

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This cabinet has been little used, evident by the stiff action of the hinges, the negligible wear to the drawers, and the bright colours to the specimen timbers, clearly unexposed to natural light.
Mark Jones Antiques
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Specimen Wood Table Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233139
Dealers Internal Ref
MJWOA0090
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
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Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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Archive I A 19th-century wooden table cabinet with two doors featuring inlaid star motifs set within pointed arches, resting on turned bun feet.

19th Century New Zealand Specimen Wood Table Cabinet by William Norrie

Archive II A 19th-century wooden table cabinet with two doors featuring inlaid star motifs set within pointed arches, resting on turned bun feet. View II
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Archive V A 19th-century wooden table cabinet with two doors featuring inlaid star motifs set within pointed arches, resting on turned bun feet. View V
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A 19th-century wooden table cabinet with two doors featuring inlaid star motifs set within pointed arches, resting on turned bun feet.
19th Century New Zealand Specimen Wood Table Cabinet by William Norrie
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A 19th-century wooden table cabinet with two doors featuring inlaid star motifs set within pointed arches, resting on turned bun feet.
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A specimen wood table cabinet is a compact, tabletop storage chest crafted using a variety of distinct timber veneers arranged in geometric or marquetry patterns. Popular during the 19th century, these cabinets were designed to showcase local or exotic wood species alongside high-level cabinetmaking skill.

These cabinets are typically constructed with a solid timber carcase veneered in multiple native or exotic woods such as kauri, totara, or walnut. Traditional joinery includes hand-cut dovetails, precise inlay panel work, turned feet, and fitted brass lock escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural surface patination, historic maker stamps or paper labels, hand-cut interior joinery, and period-correct brass hardware. Natural timber shrinkage and subtle variations in veneer thickness are additional indicators of age.

A tabletop cabinet can be placed on a credenza, hallway console, or executive desk to serve as a decorative focal point. It functions practically as storage for small desktop items, keys, or jewellery while adding historical character to contemporary spaces.

Keep the cabinet positioned away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp environments to prevent veneer movement or cracking. Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a neutral beeswax polish sparingly to protect the timber finish.
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