19th Century Burr Yew Wood and Inlaid Corner Cabinet

Name: 19th Century Burr Yew Wood and Inlaid Corner Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA778517
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Martlesham Antiques

Description

A highly decorative 19th Century burr yew wood and inlaid corner cabinet by “Druce & Co” of London, the shaped top crossbanded and having decorative boxwood and chequered inlay with an oval shell inlay at the centre, having an oak lined frieze drawer below with original turned brass engraved handles and escutcheon, two door cupboard below opening to reveal a single fixed shelf inside, panelled sides, supported on four decorative shaped feet. The cabinet is profusely inlaid all over with various decorative inlay. Circa 1850.

36” x 24 1/2” x 36” high

92cms x 62cms x 92cms high

Druce & Co were renowned antique furniture cabinet makers and furniture restorers based in Baker street London. They would make, upholster and restore furniture for the wealthy clientele throughout the Victorian era. Druce & Co was established Thomas Charles Druce and his son, Herbert Druce took over the business in 1864 when Thomas Druce passed away.

Druce & Co furniture was one of the most well known furnishers in the UK throughout the Victorian and Edwardian periods but unfortunately during World war German bombers destroyed most their building and stocks so they ended their business.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

62cm (24.41")

Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA778517

Dealers Internal Reference

2969

Dealers Notes

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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description

fig 1. 19th Century burr yew wood and inlaid corner cabinet — fig 1. 19th Century Burr Yew Wood and Inlaid Corner Cabinet

36” x 24 1/2” x 36” high

92cms x 62cms x 92cms high

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Druce & Co were renowned antique furniture cabinet makers and furniture restorers based in Baker street London.

Martlesham Antiques

They would make, upholster and restore furniture for the wealthy clientele throughout the Victorian era. Druce & Co was established Thomas Charles Druce and his son, Herbert Druce took over the business in 1864 when Thomas Druce passed away.

fig 2. 19th Century burr yew wood and inlaid corner cabinet — fig 2. 19th Century Burr Yew Wood and Inlaid Corner Cabinet

Druce & Co furniture was one of the most well known furnishers in the UK throughout the Victorian and Edwardian periods but unfortunately during World war German bombers destroyed most their building and stocks so they ended their business.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

62cm (24.41")

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA778517