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Description

Here I have a very good quality 1930s display with cabinets below for drinks etc.

A wonderful carved walnut base with carved cross panels.

All in very good condition and colour .

Large fretted brass hinges .

4ft 4 inch wide..4ft 7inch tall . 13inch deep.

Physical Dimensions

Height

140cm (55.12")

Width

132cm (51.97")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Declaration

Cavers Antiques has dated this Walnut Display Cabinet to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA740356

Dealers Internal Reference

Walnut display

Description

Here I have a very good quality 1930s display with cabinets below for drinks etc.

A wonderful carved walnut base with carved cross panels.

All in very good condition and colour .

Large fretted brass hinges .

4ft 4 inch wide..4ft 7inch tall . 13inch deep.

Physical Dimensions

Height

140cm (55.12")

Width

132cm (51.97")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Walnut Display Cabinet to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA740356

Dealers Internal Ref

Walnut display

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Cavers Antiques

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ObjectCabinets
Period1920 - 1940
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGlazed mullions, Burr walnut veneers, Carved stretcher base, Brass strap hinges
SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Display cabinets gained prominence in European homes during the late 17th and 18th centuries as imported ceramics and porcelain became status symbols requiring secure, visible storage.

Traditional construction typically involves solid wood carcases veneered with figured timbers such as burr walnut, joined using dovetail techniques and fitted with hand-cut glass and brass hardware.

Authentication relies on examining timber shrinkage, hand-cut dovetails, backboards made of secondary woods, historical tool marks, and the ageing characteristics of the finish and glass.

Balancing the visual weight involves pairing the rich wood tones with neutral wall colours, minimal interior styling objects, and subtle LED illumination to highlight the timber grain.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the polished surface.