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Unusual Antique Estate Cabinet
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €2,165     $2,350
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Unusual Antique Estate Cabinet

19th century
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An unusual and sophisticated freestanding George III period estate cabinet or rent desk, constructed from good quality mahogany and having an unusual and high three quarter galleried top with carved and pierced sides which hold the brass guiding supports for the fold over working surface. The twin panelled doors with working lock & key and open to reveal a well fitted interior consisting of 7 various sized drawers all with campaign style sunken brass handles, a folio section with shaped dividers and 12 pigeon holes. The back with conforming panels and the whole raised on turned feet with brass casters. Condition- very good, fully cleaned and waxed in our own workshops. Dimensions:- Height…51.75’’/ 131.5cm. Width…40.25’’/ 102.5cm. Depth…18’’/ 46cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £85.

Physical Dimensions
Height
131.5cm (51.77")
Width
102.5cm (40.35")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Estate Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA652831
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22762
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An unusual and sophisticated freestanding George III period estate cabinet or rent desk, constructed from good quality mahogany and having an unusual and high three quarter galleried top with carved and pierced sides which hold the brass guiding supports for the fold over working surface. The twin panelled doors with working lock & key and open to reveal a well fitted interior consisting of 7 various sized drawers all with campaign style sunken brass handles, a folio section with shaped dividers and 12 pigeon holes. The back with conforming panels and the whole raised on turned feet with brass casters. Condition- very good, fully cleaned and waxed in our own workshops. Dimensions:- Height…51.75’’/ 131.5cm. Width…40.25’’/ 102.5cm. Depth…18’’/ 46cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £85.
Height
131.5cm (51.77")
Width
102.5cm (40.35")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Estate Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA652831
Dealers Internal Ref
22762
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An open antique mahogany estate cabinet featuring internal pigeonholes, small drawers with flush brass handles, and two panelled outer doors.

Unusual Antique Estate Cabinet

Archive II An open antique mahogany estate cabinet featuring internal pigeonholes, small drawers with flush brass handles, and two panelled outer doors. View II
Archive III An open antique mahogany estate cabinet featuring internal pigeonholes, small drawers with flush brass handles, and two panelled outer doors. View III
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Archive V An open antique mahogany estate cabinet featuring internal pigeonholes, small drawers with flush brass handles, and two panelled outer doors. View V
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
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An open antique mahogany estate cabinet featuring internal pigeonholes, small drawers with flush brass handles, and two panelled outer doors.
Unusual Antique Estate Cabinet
Ref: SA652831
An open antique mahogany estate cabinet featuring internal pigeonholes, small drawers with flush brass handles, and two panelled outer doors.
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An estate cabinet is a specialized piece of case furniture historically used on large properties and country estates to organize land records, correspondence, and legal documentation. They typically feature fitted interiors with pigeonholes, small drawers, and filing slots concealed behind double doors.

These cabinets were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring flame veneers on visible door panels. High-quality examples incorporate flush brass recessed handles, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, and solid wood drawer linings.

Authentic pieces display period-correct signs of craftsmanship, such as irregular hand-cut dovetails, original cast brass fittings with age-related patination, hand-planed back panels, and natural shrinkage marks in the timber consistent with age.

An estate cabinet works effectively as a statement piece in a contemporary home office, hallway, or living room, serving as hidden storage for electronics, stationery, or barware to combine historic character with practical modern functionality.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Dust regularly with a clean, soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timbers patination and luster.
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