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Late Victorian National Gallery Archive Cabinet (1)
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Late Victorian National Gallery Archive Cabinet (1)

19th century
Description

A substantial late Victorian mahogany archive cabinet, formerly used by the National Gallery in London and retaining its National Gallery Archive plaque.

Dating from the late 19th century, the cabinet is made in two sections with glazed doors throughout, adjustable timber shelving and a broad central counter surface. The doors retain their original brass hinges, locks and turned wooden knobs, while the shelving and doors are numbered in gilt, with several sections marked in Roman numerals.

The construction is particularly good, with solid timber throughout and traditional hand-cut joinery visible to the carcass. Its scale, robust construction and practical arrangement are typical of high-quality institutional furniture made for long-term use.

There is extensive wear to the central surface, together with knocks, marks and scratches throughout, all consistent with many years of use within the National Gallery archives. These signs of use form an important part of the cabinet’s history and character.

A rare piece of British institutional furniture with excellent provenance and a particularly strong presence.

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Victorian Glazed Archive Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
371cm (146.06")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245139
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Description
A substantial late Victorian mahogany archive cabinet, formerly used by the National Gallery in London and retaining its National Gallery Archive plaque.
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Dating from the late 19th century, the cabinet is made in two sections with glazed doors throughout, adjustable timber shelving and a broad central counter surface.
D and A Binder Ltd

The doors retain their original brass hinges, locks and turned wooden knobs, while the shelving and doors are numbered in gilt, with several sections marked in Roman numerals.

fig 1. A large late Victorian mahogany archive cabinet featuring double-tier glazed doors and Roman numeral markings.
fig 1. Late Victorian National Gallery Archive Cabinet (1)

The construction is particularly good, with solid timber throughout and traditional hand-cut joinery visible to the carcass. Its scale, robust construction and practical arrangement are typical of high-quality institutional furniture made for long-term use.

fig 2. A large late Victorian mahogany archive cabinet featuring double-tier glazed doors and Roman numeral markings.
fig 2. Late Victorian National Gallery Archive Cabinet (1)

There is extensive wear to the central surface, together with knocks, marks and scratches throughout, all consistent with many years of use within the National Gallery archives. These signs of use form an important part of the cabinet’s history and character.

A rare piece of British institutional furniture with excellent provenance and a particularly strong presence.

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Victorian Glazed Archive Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
371cm (146.06")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245139
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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A large late Victorian mahogany archive cabinet featuring double-tier glazed doors and Roman numeral markings.
Late Victorian National Gallery Archive Cabinet (1)
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Roman numeral stiles, Plinth base, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 260 cm (102 in) x W 371 cm (146 in) x D 59.5 cm (23 in)

This late Victorian archive cabinet from the National Gallery in London is constructed in two sections from solid mahogany with a warm brown finish. The upper and lower tiers comprise sixteen glazed doors framed by slender timber mouldings and fitted with brass hinges, locks, and small turned wooden knobs. Gilt numbering marks the doors and internal timber shelving, alongside Roman numeral stiles across the upper section. The top carries a wide moulded cornice, while the base rests on a simple plinth. Extensive wear, knocks, marks, and scratches appear across the central counter surface and throughout the carcass from many years of archive use. Measuring 260 cm high, 371 cm wide, and 59.5 cm deep, the cabinet provides extensive storage for books and display items. Institutional in character and built for long-term practicality, the cabinet suits a large gentleman's library, a spacious study, or a grand hallway in a substantial home today. The extensive storage capacity accommodates comprehensive book collections, curios, and archival papers behind glass doors, while the broad central counter surface offers practical display space for lamps, decorative objects, or large volumes. The solid timber construction and traditional hand-cut joinery provide enduring structural stability for everyday use.

FAQs

Victorian archive cabinets are large-scale storage units constructed for public institutions, galleries, and libraries during the late nineteenth century to house documents, prints, and volumes securely behind glazed doors.

These cabinets were typically crafted from timbers such as mahogany or oak, featuring tongue-and-groove joinery, glass door panels, and fitted shelves built to support substantial weight.

Authentic pieces frequently feature institutional inventory numbers, Roman numeral markings on interior stiles, stamped brass locks, and hand-cut joinery consistent with late nineteenth-century manufacture.

A large glazed cabinet functions as an architectural anchor along a main wall, providing structured display for collections of ceramics, glassware, or bound volumes in open-plan spaces.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually, taking care to clean glass panes with non-ammonia cleaner applied directly to the cloth.
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