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Large Quality Satinwood Astral Glazed Breakfront Display Cabinet with Original Painted Decoration
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Large Quality Satinwood Astral Glazed Breakfront Display Cabinet with Original Painted Decoration

1920 - 1940
Description

Large quality satinwood astral glazed breakfront display cabinet with original painted decoration

having a quality satinwood hand painted cornice with a swan-neck pediment above four large astral glazed satinwood doors opening to reveal glass display shelves above four satinwood panelled doors with painted decoration opening to reveal a shelved interior standing on a plinth base

A delightful example of first class quality and craftsmanship boasting a very desirable colour

Dimensions:

Height 240 cm (94.48 in)

Width 223 cm (87.79 in)

Depth 28.5 cm (11.22 in)

Dated 1930

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Satinwood Breakfront Display Cabinet to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09643677
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Hand-painted green husks and swags: inter-war Sheraton revival decoration.
Machine-cut mouldings along the cornice: twentieth-century cabinet making.
Slender arched glazing bars: decorative work from the 1920s and 1930s.
Internal glass show shelves: fittings standard in twentieth-century show cabinets.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
223cm (87.80")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234811
Dealers Internal Reference
2196
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Description
Large quality satinwood astral glazed breakfront display cabinet with original painted decoration

having a quality satinwood hand painted cornice with a swan-neck pediment above four large astral glazed satinwood doors opening to reveal glass display shelves above four satinwood panelled doors with painted decoration opening to reveal a shelved interior standing on a plinth base

A delightful example of first class quality and craftsmanship boasting a very desirable colour

Dimensions:

Height 240 cm (94.48 in)

Width 223 cm (87.79 in)

Depth 28.5 cm (11.22 in)

Dated 1930

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Satinwood Breakfront Display Cabinet to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09643677
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Hand-painted green husks and swags: inter-war Sheraton revival decoration.
Machine-cut mouldings along the cornice: twentieth-century cabinet making.
Slender arched glazing bars: decorative work from the 1920s and 1930s.
Internal glass show shelves: fittings standard in twentieth-century show cabinets.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
223cm (87.80")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234811
Dealers Internal Ref
2196
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A large satinwood breakfront display cabinet featuring a swan-neck pediment, astragal glazed upper doors, and painted neoclassical motifs.

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London City Antiques

London City Antiques
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Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
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A large satinwood breakfront display cabinet featuring a swan-neck pediment, astragal glazed upper doors, and painted neoclassical motifs.
Large Quality Satinwood Astral Glazed Breakfront Display Cabinet with Original Painted Decoration
Ref: SA1234811
A large satinwood breakfront display cabinet featuring a swan-neck pediment, astragal glazed upper doors, and painted neoclassical motifs.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleSheraton Revival
  • MaterialSatinwood, Glass
  • ColourGolden Amber
  • MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Astragal glazing, Painted husk garlands, Breakfront base
  • SizeH 240 cm (94 in) x W 223 cm (88 in) x D 28.5 cm (11 in)

This large Sheraton Revival breakfront display cabinet dates from 1930 and is constructed from satinwood with a golden amber timber finish. The upper section has a swan-neck pediment with fretwork details, a cornice with painted husk garlands, and four astragal glazed doors opening to glass shelves. The breakfront base has four panelled doors with painted neoclassical decorations, standing on a simple plinth base. Visible details include delicate vertical husk strings framing the door stiles and fine astragal glazing bars dividing the glass panes. Measuring 240 cm high, 223 cm wide, and 28.5 cm deep, this large piece offers substantial storage and display capacity. In a modern interior, this cabinet suits a formal drawing room, library, or dining room for displaying fine china, glassware, or book collections. The slim depth allows it to sit comfortably against a wall in a hallway or principal reception room without dominating the floor space. The traditional English country house aesthetic brings refined elegance and period character to classic or transitional interior schemes.

FAQs

A Sheraton Revival breakfront cabinet incorporates design elements popularized by Thomas Sheraton in the late 18th century, including a projecting central section, lightweight woods such as satinwood, neoclassical proportions, and delicate painted or inlaid embellishments.

These cabinets typically feature satinwood veneers laid over hardwood or softwood carcasses, with geometric astragal glazing bars securing individual glass panes and hand-painted decorative accents such as husk garlands or floral urns.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-applied paintwork showing subtle brush variations rather than modern uniform stencilling, alongside age-appropriate oxidisation of the timber, natural lacquer crazing, and traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails.

A large breakfront cabinet can be styled in modern settings by curating a minimalist display of contemporary ceramics or architectural objects inside, allowing the intricate timber grain and glazing bars to serve as a focal point.

To preserve satinwood furniture, position it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or bleaching, dust regularly with a soft microfiber cloth, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels.
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