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19th Century Pair of English Hanging Wall Cabinets by Town and Emanuel
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19th Century Pair of English Hanging Wall Cabinets by Town and Emanuel

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An exceptional 19th century pair of English hanging wall cabinets by Town and Emanuel; in kingwood and ormolu in the French style. The two glass shaped shelves with foliate ormolu surrounds and ormolu 'S' scrolled supports with original mirror plates behind. The top of the base quarter veneered in kingwood with tulipwood crossbandings above a pair of doors, enclosing the original velvet lined interior; with ormolu foliate shaped panels centred with Sèvres style porcelain plaques depicting cherubs, flowers and scrollwork. The ormolu escrucheons with the face of a cherub parting with each door. The sides of the cabinets quarter veneered in kingwood and crossbanded in tulipwood. The shaped base with an ormolu moulding.

The reverse of the cabinets both with the important, large Town & Emanuel printed labels

"London / 103. New Bond Street. / Bot of Town & Emanuel / Manufacturers....' and inscribed in ink 'Rev. Canon W. Bazetey, M. A, / Matson Rectory / Gloucester"

Provenance Rev Canon W Bazetey, Matson Rectory, Gloucester

English 1830

Excellent condition

Dimensions (ins) 24.75 high; 18.5 wide; 5.75 deep

Town & Emanuel were known for manufacturing fine English furniture in the French style of the finest quality by 'Appointment to her Majesty'

Extract from 'Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840'

Town & Emanuel, listed in directories as 'dealers in & Manufacturers of antique furniture, curiosities and pictures', occupied 103 New Bond Street from c. 1830 until the sale of their 'Magnificent and Extensive Stock' by Christie's on 19 April 1849. They were inspired by the buhl revival, both manufacturing, restoring and dealing in French furniture and objets d'art. Their trade label features the arms of Queen Adelaide headed 'BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY', it also has a space for entering a date ' 183-' which is sometimes completed in ink. The main inscription reads 'London / 105, NEW BOND ST'T. / Bot ofTown & Emmanuel, / Manufacturers / OF BUHL MARQUETRIE RESNER & CARVED FURNITURE, / TRIPODS, SCREENS &c.OF THE FINEST & MOST SUPERB / DESIGNS OF THE TIMES OF LOUIS 14th. SPLENDID CABINETS / & TABLES INLAID w1TH FINE SEVRE & DRESDEN CHINA &c./ Old Paintings, Bronzes, Carvings, / Oriental & other China, Jewellery, / & Curiosities Bought & Exchanged, / Buhl & Antique Furniture Repaired'. The firm's patrons included, besides Royalty, the Duke of Buccleuch, the Duke of Buckingham and Lord Braybrooke.

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Hanging Wall Cabinets to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62.8651cm (24.75")
Width
46.9901cm (18.50")
Depth
14.605cm (5.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA418720
Dealers Internal Reference
R0080
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Description
An exceptional 19th century pair of English hanging wall cabinets by Town and Emanuel; in kingwood and ormolu in the French style.
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The two glass shaped shelves with foliate ormolu surrounds and ormolu 'S' scrolled supports with original mirror plates behind.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

The top of the base quarter veneered in kingwood with tulipwood crossbandings above a pair of doors, enclosing the original velvet lined interior; with ormolu foliate shaped panels centred with Sèvres style porcelain plaques depicting cherubs, flowers and scrollwork. The ormolu escrucheons with the face of a cherub parting with each door. The sides of the cabinets quarter veneered in kingwood and crossbanded in tulipwood. The shaped base with an ormolu moulding.

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century wall-hanging cabinets featuring polished wood veneer, mirror backs, upper open shelves, and lower double doors with gilt-bronze mounts and central porcelain plaques.
fig 1. 19th Century Pair of English Hanging Wall Cabinets by Town and Emanuel

The reverse of the cabinets both with the important, large Town & Emanuel printed labels

"London / 103. New Bond Street. / Bot of Town & Emanuel / Manufacturers....' and inscribed in ink 'Rev. Canon W. Bazetey, M. A, / Matson Rectory / Gloucester"

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century wall-hanging cabinets featuring polished wood veneer, mirror backs, upper open shelves, and lower double doors with gilt-bronze mounts and central porcelain plaques.
fig 2. 19th Century Pair of English Hanging Wall Cabinets by Town and Emanuel

Provenance Rev Canon W Bazetey, Matson Rectory, Gloucester

English 1830

Excellent condition

Dimensions (ins) 24.75 high; 18.5 wide; 5.75 deep

Town & Emanuel were known for manufacturing fine English furniture in the French style of the finest quality by 'Appointment to her Majesty'

fig 3. A pair of 19th-century wall-hanging cabinets featuring polished wood veneer, mirror backs, upper open shelves, and lower double doors with gilt-bronze mounts and central porcelain plaques.
fig 3. 19th Century Pair of English Hanging Wall Cabinets by Town and Emanuel

Extract from 'Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840'

Town & Emanuel, listed in directories as 'dealers in & Manufacturers of antique furniture, curiosities and pictures', occupied 103 New Bond Street from c. 1830 until the sale of their 'Magnificent and Extensive Stock' by Christie's on 19 April 1849. They were inspired by the buhl revival, both manufacturing, restoring and dealing in French furniture and objets d'art. Their trade label features the arms of Queen Adelaide headed 'BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY', it also has a space for entering a date ' 183-' which is sometimes completed in ink. The main inscription reads 'London / 105, NEW BOND ST'T. / Bot ofTown & Emmanuel, / Manufacturers / OF BUHL MARQUETRIE RESNER & CARVED FURNITURE, / TRIPODS, SCREENS &c.OF THE FINEST & MOST SUPERB / DESIGNS OF THE TIMES OF LOUIS 14th. SPLENDID CABINETS / & TABLES INLAID w1TH FINE SEVRE & DRESDEN CHINA &c./ Old Paintings, Bronzes, Carvings, / Oriental & other China, Jewellery, / & Curiosities Bought & Exchanged, / Buhl & Antique Furniture Repaired'. The firm's patrons included, besides Royalty, the Duke of Buccleuch, the Duke of Buckingham and Lord Braybrooke.

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Hanging Wall Cabinets to the 19th Century.

Height
62.8651cm (24.75")
Width
46.9901cm (18.50")
Depth
14.605cm (5.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA418720
Dealers Internal Ref
R0080
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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Archive I A pair of 19th-century wall-hanging cabinets featuring polished wood veneer, mirror backs, upper open shelves, and lower double doors with gilt-bronze mounts and central porcelain plaques.

19th Century Pair of English Hanging Wall Cabinets by Town and Emanuel

Archive II A pair of 19th-century wall-hanging cabinets featuring polished wood veneer, mirror backs, upper open shelves, and lower double doors with gilt-bronze mounts and central porcelain plaques. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century wall-hanging cabinets featuring polished wood veneer, mirror backs, upper open shelves, and lower double doors with gilt-bronze mounts and central porcelain plaques. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century wall-hanging cabinets featuring polished wood veneer, mirror backs, upper open shelves, and lower double doors with gilt-bronze mounts and central porcelain plaques. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century wall-hanging cabinets featuring polished wood veneer, mirror backs, upper open shelves, and lower double doors with gilt-bronze mounts and central porcelain plaques. View V
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A pair of 19th-century wall-hanging cabinets featuring polished wood veneer, mirror backs, upper open shelves, and lower double doors with gilt-bronze mounts and central porcelain plaques.
19th century pair of English hanging wall cabinets by Town and Emanuel
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A pair of 19th-century wall-hanging cabinets featuring polished wood veneer, mirror backs, upper open shelves, and lower double doors with gilt-bronze mounts and central porcelain plaques.
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  • ObjectWall Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialTulipwood, Ormolu, Mirror, Porcelain
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Mirrored back, Porcelain plaques, Serpentine front
  • SizeH 62.8651 cm (25 in) x W 46.9901 cm (19 in) x D 14.605 cm (6 in)

This pair of 19th-century English hanging wall cabinets by Town and Emanuel belongs to the Rococo Revival style. Constructed from warm brown kingwood and tulipwood with polished veneer, they incorporate ormolu, glass mirrors, and porcelain plaques. Each cabinet features upper glass shelves with foliate ormolu surrounds, S-scrolled supports, and original mirror plates behind. The lower section has double doors with quarter-veneered panels, tulipwood crossbandings, ormolu escutcheons shaped as cherub faces, and central porcelain plaques depicting cherubs, flowers, and scrollwork, accompanied by an ormolu moulding along the shaped base and velvet-lined interiors. The reverse of both cabinets bears the original printed trade label of Town and Emanuel from New Bond Street, London, along with an ink inscription. Each cabinet measures 62.8651 cm high, 46.9901 cm wide, and 14.605 cm deep. These wall-hanging pieces suit placement on narrow wall spaces in living rooms, hallways, or studies, providing display shelving and enclosed storage for small decorative objects, porcelain, or curiosities.

FAQs

During the 19th century, cabinetmakers crafted wall-mounted cabinets incorporating French Rococo and Louis XV revival design elements, featuring gilded bronze mounts, fine wood veneers, and mirrored backs designed to display small precious objects.

High-end examples frequently feature exotic wood veneers such as tulipwood, kingwood, or rosewood, paired with cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, porcelain inset plaques, and silvered glass mirror panels.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased ormolu mounts with naturalistic casting seams, fine hand-cut joinery on internal elements, mercury-silvered mirror glass showing subtle oxidation, and occasional maker marks or trade labels.

These cabinets serve as focal points on narrow wall spaces, above sideboards, or flanking fireplaces, providing a reflective backdrop to display small porcelain, crystal, or bronze decorative items.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoid chemical cleaners that can strip original gilding from metal fittings, and keep wood veneers away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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