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Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet
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Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet

A lovely piece of Victorian Shop display, a bespoke Oak cupboard is from George W Hughes pen maker, advertising steel pens.

The cabinet has on the front a sign written, gold and silver leaf Mirror Advertising the pens, on top there is a pair of fold over bookends, the other side the cabinet there are 3 drawers and which slope from the bottom to the top on the front

The Cupboard is a lovely and unique piece of shop display, it is in good condition

The cupboard is 12.6” high, 11” deep, 20” wide with the bookends folded down

TRF85. TMS227

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Shop Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237525
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TRF85
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Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet
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A lovely piece of Victorian Shop display, a bespoke Oak cupboard is from George W Hughes pen maker, advertising steel pens.
Elmgarden

The cabinet has on the front a sign written, gold and silver leaf Mirror Advertising the pens, on top there is a pair of fold over bookends, the other side the cabinet there are 3 drawers and which slope from the bottom to the top on the front

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany shop counter display cabinet with a gilded reverse-painted glass panel advertising George W. Hughes steel pens.
fig 1. Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet

The Cupboard is a lovely and unique piece of shop display, it is in good condition

The cupboard is 12.6” high, 11” deep, 20” wide with the bookends folded down

TRF85. TMS227

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Shop Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237525
Dealers Internal Ref
TRF85
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A Victorian mahogany shop counter display cabinet with a gilded reverse-painted glass panel advertising George W. Hughes steel pens.
Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet
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A Victorian mahogany shop counter display cabinet with a gilded reverse-painted glass panel advertising George W. Hughes steel pens.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Commercial
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWarm Brown, Burgundy
  • MotifsReverse-painted glass panel, Slanted display front, Upright side handles, Moulded base plinth
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian commercial shop display pen cabinet and stationers cupboard comes in warm brown mahogany and glass with gold leaf, burgundy, and silver tones, featuring a slanted display front, upright side handles, a reverse-painted glass panel, and a moulded base plinth. The dark wooden frame holds a large decorative advertising panel for George W. Hughes steel pens, flanked by vertically aligned handles at the top edges and finished with a clear glass face. Measuring 33 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, the unit sits upon an office desk or library table to store stationery supplies while showcasing its historic counter-top signage.

FAQs

These cabinets served as counter display cases in 19th-century retail premises, designed to store and promote specific manufactured goods such as steel pen nibs.

They were predominantly built using hardwoods like mahogany or oak, alongside glass panels featuring reverse-painted or gilded advertising graphics.

Authenticity can be verified by examining period joinery details, natural patination on the timber, original glass with hand-painted or eglomise lettering, and age-appropriate wear.

These pieces can be placed on an office desk, console table, or sideboard to house collections, stationery, or curated desk accessories within a contemporary workspace.

Dust the woodwork using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a neutral beeswax polish sparingly, avoiding the reverse-painted glass panel which should be cleaned carefully using a damp cloth without harsh chemical solvents.
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