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Ayton Castle Burr Walnut Wardrobe and Dressing Table
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Ayton Castle Burr Walnut Wardrobe and Dressing Table

19th century
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Circa 1870, monumental mid Victorian burr walnut wardrobe ex Ayton Castle in Berwickshire, by T.H.Filmer & Sons London. The wardrobe is framed all over with ebonised beading and carved sections of solid satinwood in the form of a foliate weave, almost like gadrooning. There are four fully relief carved, fluted and tapering burr walnut columns with solid satinwood carved acanthus leaves at the top and in the middle. At the bottom, the column is wrapped around with a barley sugar ebonised wood. The base of the columns has a carved satinwood bezel, a circular fluted column and finishes with various ring turnings in satinwood and ebony.

The wardrobe has a shaped cornice with a raised arched centre over ogee cushion mouldings. The curved side doors enclose hanging space and have a hinged cupboard at the bottom. The interiors are polished mahogany. The centre of the wardrobe has two arched doors on the top, which open to reveal a section of five mahogany front trays. Again, the inside is polished and the back is panelled. Beneath this are three long graduating drawers, the solid ebony knob handles with a carved satinwood flower in the centre. Inside the top drawer, which is sycamore lined, is the makers label. All standing on an enclosed plinth. The wardrobe is exhibition quality, excellent colour and condition. There is also a matching dressing table available included in the price.

Physical Dimensions
Height
267cm (105.12")
Width
320cm (125.98")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Breakfront Wardrobe to the 1870s.

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SA317340
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20942
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Circa 1870, monumental mid Victorian burr walnut wardrobe ex Ayton Castle in Berwickshire, by T.H.Filmer & Sons London.
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The wardrobe is framed all over with ebonised beading and carved sections of solid satinwood in the form of a foliate weave, almost like gadrooning.
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There are four fully relief carved, fluted and tapering burr walnut columns with solid satinwood carved acanthus leaves at the top and in the middle. At the bottom, the column is wrapped around with a barley sugar ebonised wood. The base of the columns has a carved satinwood bezel, a circular fluted column and finishes with various ring turnings in satinwood and ebony.

fig 1. A large Victorian burr walnut breakfront wardrobe with curved side cupboards, three central drawers, and carved pilasters.
fig 1. Ayton Castle Burr Walnut Wardrobe and Dressing Table

The wardrobe has a shaped cornice with a raised arched centre over ogee cushion mouldings. The curved side doors enclose hanging space and have a hinged cupboard at the bottom. The interiors are polished mahogany. The centre of the wardrobe has two arched doors on the top, which open to reveal a section of five mahogany front trays. Again, the inside is polished and the back is panelled. Beneath this are three long graduating drawers, the solid ebony knob handles with a carved satinwood flower in the centre. Inside the top drawer, which is sycamore lined, is the makers label. All standing on an enclosed plinth. The wardrobe is exhibition quality, excellent colour and condition. There is also a matching dressing table available included in the price.

Height
267cm (105.12")
Width
320cm (125.98")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Breakfront Wardrobe to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA317340
Dealers Internal Ref
20942
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A large Victorian burr walnut breakfront wardrobe with curved side cupboards, three central drawers, and carved pilasters.
Ayton Castle Burr Walnut Wardrobe and Dressing Table
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A large Victorian burr walnut breakfront wardrobe with curved side cupboards, three central drawers, and carved pilasters.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Wood
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneering, Carved pilasters, Serpentine cornice, Breakfront profile
  • SizeH 267 cm (105 in) x W 320 cm (126 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

This monumental mid Victorian burr walnut wardrobe dates from 1870 and comes with a breakfront profile. The golden brown timber displays striking burr walnut veneering, framed all over with ebonised beading, solid satinwood carved foliate weave mouldings, and a serpentine cornice with a raised arched centre. Four fully relief-carved, fluted and tapering columns feature solid satinwood acanthus leaves, barley sugar ebonised lower sections, and ring turnings in satinwood and ebony, complemented by solid ebony knob handles with a carved satinwood flower in the centre. The structure includes curved side cupboards flanking two upper central doors and three long graduating drawers above an enclosed plinth. Dimensions are 267 cm high, 320 cm wide, and 74 cm deep. In a modern home, this large wardrobe provides substantial storage for a principal bedroom, serving to organise garments across its hanging spaces, internal trays, and drawers. The imposing scale and rich timber grain make it a functional storage piece that anchors a traditional dressing room or large bedroom interior.

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A breakfront wardrobe is a large piece of bedroom storage furniture featuring a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side wings. Crafted during the nineteenth century using burr walnut veneers, these pieces combine hanging space, fitted shelves, and chest drawers into a unified design.

Victorian breakfront wardrobes typically feature solid timber frames finished with book-matched burr walnut veneers. Construction methods include hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, polished brass hardware, carved wooden mouldings, and solid oak or pine secondary drawer linings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-saw marks on unfinished rear panels, natural oxidisation of internal timber, and irregularity in the grain of hand-cut veneers. Original locks, brass escutcheons, and smooth hand-planed drawer runners also signal period authenticity.

A large breakfront wardrobe functions as a central architectural feature in primary bedrooms or dressing rooms. Pair the piece with neutral wall tones and understated modern textiles to balance its substantial visual scale and detailed woodwork.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth along the grain. Protect the walnut veneer from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent warping, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to maintain humidity levels within the timber.
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