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Rare Oak Collectors Cabinet by T. Gurney
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Rare Oak Collectors Cabinet by T. Gurney

1900 - 1920
Description

An impressive and increasingly scarce early twentieth-century oak collectors' cabinet by the renowned London cabinet maker Thomas Gurney of Broadway, London Fields, retaining the original maker's plaque.

Constructed in golden oak with attractive figuring throughout, the cabinet stands on a plinth base and features a pair of panelled doors opening to reveal an exceptional fitted interior comprising approximately forty shallow specimen drawers arranged in two columns. Each drawer is fitted with its original turned ebony-style pull and numbered label aperture, highly suitable for entomology.

Originally produced for the storage and organisation of specimens, collections, archives or scientific material, cabinets by Thomas Gurney are highly regarded for their quality of construction and practical design. Today they make outstanding statement pieces for collectors, artists, jewellers, archivists or anyone seeking distinctive and functional antique storage.

The cabinet possesses excellent colour and patina, with the warm oak timbers displaying beautiful natural grain throughout. The retention of the original maker's plaque further enhances both authenticity and collectability.

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and increasingly difficult-to-find collector's cabinet by one of London's most respected specialist cabinet makers.

Circa: 1900-1920

Maker: Thomas Gurney, Broadway, London Fields

Material: Oak

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with use.

Date of Manufacture

Arundel Decorative has dated this Antique Oak Collectors Cabinet to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1246040
Description
An impressive and increasingly scarce early twentieth-century oak collectors' cabinet by the renowned London cabinet maker Thomas Gurney of Broadway, London Fields, retaining the original maker's plaque.

Constructed in golden oak with attractive figuring throughout, the cabinet stands on a plinth base and features a pair of panelled doors opening to reveal an exceptional fitted interior comprising approximately forty shallow specimen drawers arranged in two columns.

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Each drawer is fitted with its original turned ebony-style pull and numbered label aperture, highly suitable for entomology.
Arundel Decorative
fig 1. A rectangular warm oak cabinet featuring double doors with diagonal wooden panelling and a solid moulded top resting on a plinth base.
fig 1. Rare Oak Collectors Cabinet by T. Gurney

Originally produced for the storage and organisation of specimens, collections, archives or scientific material, cabinets by Thomas Gurney are highly regarded for their quality of construction and practical design. Today they make outstanding statement pieces for collectors, artists, jewellers, archivists or anyone seeking distinctive and functional antique storage.

fig 2. A rectangular warm oak cabinet featuring double doors with diagonal wooden panelling and a solid moulded top resting on a plinth base.
fig 2. Rare Oak Collectors Cabinet by T. Gurney

The cabinet possesses excellent colour and patina, with the warm oak timbers displaying beautiful natural grain throughout. The retention of the original maker's plaque further enhances both authenticity and collectability.

fig 3. A rectangular warm oak cabinet featuring double doors with diagonal wooden panelling and a solid moulded top resting on a plinth base.
fig 3. Rare Oak Collectors Cabinet by T. Gurney

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and increasingly difficult-to-find collector's cabinet by one of London's most respected specialist cabinet makers.

Circa: 1900-1920

Maker: Thomas Gurney, Broadway, London Fields

Material: Oak

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with use.

Date of Manufacture

Arundel Decorative has dated this Antique Oak Collectors Cabinet to the 1900s.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246040
Arundel Decorative
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Decorative french and period english furniture

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Archive I A rectangular warm oak cabinet featuring double doors with diagonal wooden panelling and a solid moulded top resting on a plinth base.

Rare Oak Collectors Cabinet by T. Gurney

Archive II A rectangular warm oak cabinet featuring double doors with diagonal wooden panelling and a solid moulded top resting on a plinth base. View II
Archive III A rectangular warm oak cabinet featuring double doors with diagonal wooden panelling and a solid moulded top resting on a plinth base. View III
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Archive V A rectangular warm oak cabinet featuring double doors with diagonal wooden panelling and a solid moulded top resting on a plinth base. View V
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Arundel Decorative
Telephone 07967 604264
Location
Merchants Hall
Rear of 18 High Street
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9AB
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 35
Items Sold 16
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Location: Merchants Hall, Rear of 18 High Street, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AB, United Kingdom
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A rectangular warm oak cabinet featuring double doors with diagonal wooden panelling and a solid moulded top resting on a plinth base.
Rare Oak Collectors Cabinet by T. Gurney
Ref: SA1246040
A rectangular warm oak cabinet featuring double doors with diagonal wooden panelling and a solid moulded top resting on a plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDiagonal panelling, Plinth base, Moulded cornice, Double doors
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Collectors cabinets were designed during the 18th and 19th centuries to house organized collections of specimens, coins, natural curiosities, or documents, typically featuring multiple shallow drawers or tailored internal compartments behind fitted doors.

Traditional oak cabinets feature solid European or English oak with dovetail joinery, panelled doors, and heavy plinth bases to support significant weight while protecting delicate contents.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, original hardware, natural age-related patination, and specific maker stamps or labels, often located on the reverse panel or interior framing.

These cabinets serve as functional focal points in a home office, hallway, or living area, offering discreet storage while introducing warm wood tones and architectural interest to contemporary spaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the cabinet clear of direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement.
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