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Bank of Old Shop Drawers Circa 1900s
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Bank of Old Shop Drawers Circa 1900s

1900 - 1920
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English circa 1900s bank of shop drawers , salvaged from an old hardware store . In good solid condition, constructed from pine with original old paper labels and trying it original metal cupped handles . In good solid condition .

English : c1900/20

Approx measurements:

Height : 103cm

Width : 97cm

Depth : 55cm

UK delivery £85 please message for international shipping quotes

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Bank of Drawers to the Edwardian era.

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English circa 1900s bank of shop drawers , salvaged from an old hardware store .
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In good solid condition, constructed from pine with original old paper labels and trying it original metal cupped handles.
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd

. In good solid condition .

English : c1900/20

Approx measurements:

Height : 103cm

Width : 97cm

Depth : 55cm

UK delivery £85 please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Bank of Drawers to the Edwardian era.

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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A tall distressed dark wood bank of sixteen drawers featuring metal cup handles and remnants of original paper labels.
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Archive I A tall distressed dark wood bank of sixteen drawers featuring metal cup handles and remnants of original paper labels.

Bank of Old Shop Drawers Circa 1900s

Archive II A tall distressed dark wood bank of sixteen drawers featuring metal cup handles and remnants of original paper labels. View II
Archive III A tall distressed dark wood bank of sixteen drawers featuring metal cup handles and remnants of original paper labels. View III
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
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A tall distressed dark wood bank of sixteen drawers featuring metal cup handles and remnants of original paper labels.
Bank of old shop drawers circa 1900s
Ref: SA1235885
A tall distressed dark wood bank of sixteen drawers featuring metal cup handles and remnants of original paper labels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialPine, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMetal cup handles, Paper label remnants, Sixteen individual drawers, Distressed painted finish

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A bank of shop drawers is a multi-compartment storage cabinet originally designed for commercial environments such as haberdasheries, hardware stores, and pharmacies during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These units were engineered to organise small inventory, tools, and components efficiently behind service counters.

Commercial storage cabinets from this era were primarily constructed using durable softwoods such as pine or pitch pine, as well as hardwoods like oak and mahogany. Handles were typically made from cast iron, pressed steel, or brass in shell or cup designs to withstand frequent daily use.

Authentic pieces display genuine wear patterns on high-touch areas, hand-cut or early machine dovetail joints, and evidence of original paper labels or painted drawer markings. The presence of uneven wood shrinkage, natural oxidisation on metal hardware, and age-appropriate drawer runners also indicate authenticity.

A bank of drawers functions as a striking focal point in a hallway, kitchen, or home office while providing extensive hidden storage. Pair the piece with neutral walls, minimalist ceramics, or contemporary lighting to contrast its utilitarian texture against clean modern lines.

Maintain the original finish by removing dust with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that strip historical patina. Apply a coat of clear beeswax once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect surviving paper labels or painted surfaces.
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