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Late Victorian Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €936     $1,016
£800

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Late Victorian Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

Late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet, with satinwood stringing and standing on cabriole legs. Circa 1900

Size 47 x 15 x 68 inches tall (120 x 37 x 173 cm tall)

Price £800

Stock no. 4856

Physical Dimensions
Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1900s.

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SA580875
Dealers Internal Reference
4856
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Description
Late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet, with satinwood stringing and standing on cabriole legs. Circa 1900

Size 47 x 15 x 68 inches tall (120 x 37 x 173 cm tall)

Price £800

Stock no. 4856

Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA580875
Dealers Internal Ref
4856
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior.
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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior.

Late Victorian Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet

Archive II A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior. View II
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The Dorking Desk Shop
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A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior.
Late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet
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A late Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring three central glass doors above geometric inlaid timber panels, resting on cabriole legs with a blue fabric-lined interior.
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Late Victorian glazed display cabinets are characteristically crafted from dark hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, incorporating glass doors and shelves intended for exhibiting porcelain, glassware, or curiosities. They frequently feature decorative timber inlays, shaped cornices, and elegant leg designs reflecting revivalist influences of the late nineteenth century.

Cabinets from this period predominantly utilise solid and veneered mahogany, often accented with satinwood or rosewood marquetry. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail joints, glass panes secured with wooden glazing bars, brass hardware, and fabric-lined interiors.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-finishing, aged brass locks and hinges, period-appropriate glass with subtle inconsistencies or ripples, and secondary woods like pine or oak used for drawer linings and backboards. Sharp machine-cut edges and modern screws indicate later reproductions.

Positioning the cabinet against a modern neutral or deeply saturated backdrop creates a refined focal point. Styling the glass shelves with contemporary ceramics, curated art books, or structural objects balances the historic woodwork with modern aesthetic sensibilities.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the patina. Clean the glass with a mild cleaner sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly onto the glass to prevent moisture damage to the wooden frame.
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