Here we have a lovely quality apprentice piece chiffonier in mahogany, with two opening drawers and a hinged lid that opens to reveal a storage section, complete with lock and key and above that a mirror with inlay detailing.

c1895

Size: 480 x 140 x 140mm

Free UK postage and packaging, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Declaration

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Apprentice Piece Chiffonier to the 1880s.

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SA1239171

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4688

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We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

Description

c1895

Size: 480 x 140 x 140mm

Free UK postage and packaging, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Apprentice Piece Chiffonier to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1239171

Dealers Internal Ref

4688

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

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A Victorian miniature mahogany chiffonier featuring a small rectangular mirror, carved leaf cresting, inlaid diamond motifs, and small drawers with turned knobs.

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471

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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMiniature Furniture
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Wood Inlay
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved cresting, Diamond inlay, Turned knobs, Carved pilasters

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An apprentice piece, or masterpiece, was crafted by a cabinetmakers apprentice to demonstrate their technical skill, craft techniques, and joinery standards to gain entry into a trade guild.

Cabinetmakers used hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints, miniature turned wooden handles, glass mirrors, and decorative marquetry or parquetry inlay.

Genuine pieces exhibit historical joinery like uneven hand-cut dovetails, authentic surface oxidisation, original fittings scaled to proportion, and design details matching full-scale Victorian cabinetwork.

These compact tabletop pieces function as accent objects on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf, offering elevated surface interest and small storage for keys or jewellery.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement, wipe surfaces with a soft dry cloth, and apply beeswax polish periodically to protect the original patina.