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A Wonderful Coromandel Drop Front Stationery Cabinet
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €1,082     $1,175
£925

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A Wonderful Coromandel Drop Front Stationery Cabinet

19th century
Description

A wonderful Coromandel drop front stationery cabinet Circa 1890 with writing slope with original leather, drawers, calendars, slate and brass decoration.

Size: 16 x 8 x 11 inches tall (40 x 20 x 28 cm tall)

Price: £925

Stock no. Q29

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Coromandel Stationery Cabinet to the 1890s.

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SA805820
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Q29
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Description
A wonderful Coromandel drop front stationery cabinet Circa 1890 with writing slope with original leather, drawers, calendars, slate and brass decoration.

Size: 16 x 8 x 11 inches tall (40 x 20 x 28 cm tall)

Price: £925

Stock no. Q29

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Coromandel Stationery Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA805820
Dealers Internal Ref
Q29
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A rectangular Coromandel wood stationery box with polished brass strap hinges and a central keyhole escutcheon.
A wonderful Coromandel drop front stationery cabinet
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A rectangular Coromandel wood stationery box with polished brass strap hinges and a central keyhole escutcheon.
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A Victorian stationery cabinet is a specialised desktop storage container designed during the nineteenth century to store writing paper, envelopes, inkwells, and correspondence accessories. They frequently feature slope tops or drop fronts that open to reveal fitted compartments and calendar cards.

Coromandel, also known as Calamander, is a valuable hardwood native to India and Sri Lanka featuring distinct dark brown and hazel stripes. Due to its dense nature and distinctive grain pattern, it was widely used for high-end Victorian cabinetry and decorative boxes.

Authentic pieces feature period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass escutcheons, slotted screws, and age-appropriate wear to the underside base. High-status examples frequently exhibit specialized timber veneers like coromandel or walnut with fitted interiors.

Place the box on an executive desk, sideboard, or library console table to serve as a focal point. Combining dark timber accessories with modern brass lighting or contemporary artwork creates an elegant transitional design scheme.

Clean timber surfaces periodically using a high-grade beeswax polish applied with a soft cloth along the direction of the grain. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on brass strapwork, and keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer lifting.
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