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A Very Fine Burr Walnut and Amboyna Collectors Pier Display Cabinet. Circa 1880.
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A Very Fine Burr Walnut and Amboyna Collectors Pier Display Cabinet. Circa 1880.

19th century
Sold 26 December 2022 · Atropos Antiques
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A very fine and original burr walnut and amboyna display cabinet with boxwood stringing and all original gilded applications, lock and key. Original delicately faded linings and all in excellent condition. Circa 1880.

This beautiful cabinet is ideal as a display cabinet for collectables or as a bookcase. There are many levels of quality for this type of furniture and this example is at the top of that list. It has survived a long life and now has the most desirable patina and 'look' .

I commend this item and welcome all enquiries.

Dimensions.

Height. 40 inches.

Width. 31 inches.

Front to back. 13.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA811107
Dealers Internal Reference
4070.PYYX.
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Description
A very fine and original burr walnut and amboyna display cabinet with boxwood stringing and all original gilded applications, lock and key. Original delicately faded linings and all in excellent condition. Circa 1880.

This beautiful cabinet is ideal as a display cabinet for collectables or as a bookcase.

“
There are many levels of quality for this type of furniture and this example is at the top of that list.
Atropos Antiques

It has survived a long life and now has the most desirable patina and 'look' .

I commend this item and welcome all enquiries.

Dimensions.

Height. 40 inches.

Width. 31 inches.

Front to back. 13.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet to the 1880s.

Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA811107
Dealers Internal Ref
4070.PYYX.
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
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Archive I A late 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, amboyna crossbanding, and gilded metal mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Very Fine Burr Walnut and Amboyna Collectors Pier Display Cabinet. Circa 1880.

Archive II A late 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, amboyna crossbanding, and gilded metal mounts. View II
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Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
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A late 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, amboyna crossbanding, and gilded metal mounts.
A VERY FINE BURR WALNUT AND AMBOYNA COLLECTORS PIER DISPLAY CABINET. CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA811107
A late 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pier cabinet featuring a single glazed door, amboyna crossbanding, and gilded metal mounts.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Amboyna, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Amboyna crossbanding, Gilt ormolu mounts, Single glazed door
  • SizeH 101.5 cm (40 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 34.5 cm (14 in)

This Victorian collectors pier display cabinet dates from 1880 and is formed from warm brown burr walnut and amboyna veneer with boxwood stringing. The exterior displays original gilded ormolu mounts, a single glazed door fitted with an original lock and key, and distinct architectural crown mouldings with a central inlaid roundel. Inside, multiple wooden shelves sit against faded linings, while the exterior incorporates cast metal ornamental appliques to the upper corners and sides. Measuring 101.5 cm high, 79 cm wide and 34.5 cm deep, this piece provides compact vertical storage. Suitable for use in a gentleman's library or study, this cabinet functions effectively as a bookcase or an enclosed display space for small collectables. The surfaces exhibit an established patina reflecting its long history of survival in original condition. Placed against a study wall or in a hallway, it houses and showcases treasured items securely behind glass while maintaining a traditional aesthetic suited to period interior settings.

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A pier cabinet is a low, decorative glazed cupboard designed during the 18th and 19th centuries to fit beneath a pier glass on the narrow wall space between two windows. These cabinets were crafted to showcase porcelain, books, and small collectables while enhancing the symmetry of a formal reception room.

Victorian cabinetmakers favoured rich hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, often enhanced with figured veneers like burr walnut or exotic crossbanding such as amboyna. Decorative elements frequently included cast brass or gilded bronze ormolu mounts and glass front panels.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-cut joinery, thick wood veneers, and age-consistent oxidation on raw timber surfaces such as backboards and drawer linings. Original glass panels may exhibit slight imperfections or waviness, while gilt metal fittings should show natural patina rather than uniform modern plating.

An antique pier cabinet functions well in a hallway, dining room, or alcove to hold ceramics, glassware, or contemporary sculpture. Contrast the dark warm wood tone with modern neutral wall paint to allow the detailed marquetry and veneers to stand out as a focal point.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and protect the finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the veneers from drying out, lifting, or fading.
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