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English 18thc Lacquer Corner Cabinet
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English 18thc Lacquer Corner Cabinet

18th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A decorative George 1 lacquer corner cabinet, good original shelves original oak back, small wooden catch to the base of the doors, English made around 1720-1730 all working and in good usable condition.

UK mainland delivery quote £75

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Georgian Japanned Corner Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09721895
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 265-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Rough vertical oak backboards: early body joinery before uniform machine sawing.
Pierced brass butterfly hinges: traditional surface hardware for eighteenth-century cupboards.
Raised japanned chinoiserie figures: fine decorative lacquer work popular from 1720.
Cracking across the top timber: natural shrinkage over centuries of drying.
Terracotta red interior paint: standard early finish for domestic corner cupboards.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245985
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A decorative George 1 lacquer corner cabinet, good original shelves original oak back, small wooden catch to the base of the doors, English made around 1720-1730 all working and in good usable condition.

UK mainland delivery quote £75

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Georgian Japanned Corner Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09721895
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 265-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Rough vertical oak backboards: early body joinery before uniform machine sawing.
Pierced brass butterfly hinges: traditional surface hardware for eighteenth-century cupboards.
Raised japanned chinoiserie figures: fine decorative lacquer work popular from 1720.
Cracking across the top timber: natural shrinkage over centuries of drying.
Terracotta red interior paint: standard early finish for domestic corner cupboards.

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
92cm (36.22")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245985
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges.
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Archive I An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges.

English 18thc Lacquer Corner Cabinet

Archive II An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges. View II
Archive III An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges. View X
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Archive XII An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges. View XII
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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Items Sold 1,155
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An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges.
English 18thC Lacquer Corner Cabinet
Ref: SA1245985
An 18th-century English black lacquer corner cabinet featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs, double bowed doors, and ornate brass hinges.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCorner Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Lacquer, Brass, Gilt
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsChinoiserie decoration, Bow front, Brass H-hinges, Gilt lacquerware
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 59 cm (23 in)

FAQs

Japanning emerged in Europe during the late 17th and 18th centuries as an imitation of Asian lacquerwork. Craftsmen applied multiple layers of resin-based varnish over wooden carcasses, decorating them with gilded chinoiserie scenes depicting landscapes, figures, and botanical elements.

These pieces typically feature a softwood or oak carcass coated in a ground layer of gesso or paint. The decorative surface consists of spirit or oil lacquers, gold leaf or powder detailing, and cast brass hardware such as H-hinges and decorative keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period examples display natural surface craquelure, slight unevenness in the hand-applied ground layers, and hand-cut dovetails or joinery on the internal framing. Original brass hardware will exhibit hand-filed edges and historic surface patination.

A dark japanned cabinet provides visual weight and historical depth when placed in an unutilised room corner. It pairs effectively with modern minimalist artwork or neutral wall tones, serving as a focal point in a hallway, dining room, or study.

Keep the cabinet in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or peeling. Clean the surface exclusively with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial solvents, silicone polishes, or water exposure.
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