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Georgian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Gentlemens Table Cabinet
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Georgian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Gentlemens Table Cabinet

18th century
Description

Exquisite example of a Georgian campaign cabinet,

displaying a desirable patina.

Striking Rosewood with fine grain, inlaid with rich mother of pearl.

Tall, sarcophagus shape with caddy lid and bead and reel borders, the sides with turned drop ring handles.

Lid opens smoothly at turn of key, which offers access.

Arranged as a suite of three drawers with a fourth faux panel

Each finished with charming inlay of circular motif and wooden pulls.

Red interior lining with letter sleeve to lid

Jewellery trays with fabric lids for added storage in the field.

Fold-out writing slope to lowest drawer front with small glass ink well

Dressed with Mother of Pearl lock escutcheons over inset working lock — key present.

Raised on squat bun feet beneath a delightfully carved apron.

This is a superb and highly appealing antique gentleman's correspondence box. A testament to the fine craftsmanship of the Regency period. The Rosewood, Mother of Pearl and shock of red to the interior. Solid joints and construction, waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Georgian, Circa 1815

34.5cm high

31cm wide,

25cm deep

Wieght: 4.55kl.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Georgian Rosewood Table Cabinet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA839505
Dealers Internal Reference
Ot0121
Dealers Notes

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.

We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.

Web page:-

https://peterharrisclocks.com/welcome/

Description
Exquisite example of a Georgian campaign cabinet,

displaying a desirable patina.

Striking Rosewood with fine grain, inlaid with rich mother of pearl.

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Tall, sarcophagus shape with caddy lid and bead and reel borders, the sides with turned drop ring handles.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
fig 1. A Georgian dark rosewood tabletop cabinet featuring mother of pearl inlay, a sarcophagus-shaped top, side brass handles, and carved feet.
fig 1. Georgian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Gentlemens Table Cabinet

Lid opens smoothly at turn of key, which offers access.

Arranged as a suite of three drawers with a fourth faux panel

Each finished with charming inlay of circular motif and wooden pulls.

Red interior lining with letter sleeve to lid

fig 2. A Georgian dark rosewood tabletop cabinet featuring mother of pearl inlay, a sarcophagus-shaped top, side brass handles, and carved feet.
fig 2. Georgian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Gentlemens Table Cabinet

Jewellery trays with fabric lids for added storage in the field.

Fold-out writing slope to lowest drawer front with small glass ink well

Dressed with Mother of Pearl lock escutcheons over inset working lock — key present.

fig 3. A Georgian dark rosewood tabletop cabinet featuring mother of pearl inlay, a sarcophagus-shaped top, side brass handles, and carved feet.
fig 3. Georgian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Gentlemens Table Cabinet

Raised on squat bun feet beneath a delightfully carved apron.

This is a superb and highly appealing antique gentleman's correspondence box. A testament to the fine craftsmanship of the Regency period. The Rosewood, Mother of Pearl and shock of red to the interior. Solid joints and construction, waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Georgian, Circa 1815

34.5cm high

31cm wide,

25cm deep

Wieght: 4.55kl.

Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Georgian Rosewood Table Cabinet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA839505
Dealers Internal Ref
Ot0121
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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A Georgian dark rosewood tabletop cabinet featuring mother of pearl inlay, a sarcophagus-shaped top, side brass handles, and carved feet.
GEORGIAN ROSEWOOD AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID GENTLEMENS TABLE CABINET
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A Georgian dark rosewood tabletop cabinet featuring mother of pearl inlay, a sarcophagus-shaped top, side brass handles, and carved feet.
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A Georgian table cabinet is a compact, decorative wooden storage unit produced during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Designed to rest on a desk or table, these cabinets typically housed personal correspondence, writing materials, or small valuables behind double doors.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. High-status examples feature decorative mother-of-pearl or brass inlays, secondary pine or oak drawer linings, and hand-cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, natural unevenness in hand-carved details, original steel locks, and aged wood patination. Veneer shrinkage cracks near inlay edges also indicate historical age.

Table cabinets function well as functional focal points on modern home office desks, hallway console tables, or sideboards. They provide organized storage for contemporary trinkets, keys, or stationary while adding historic character.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent wood movement and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to protect the finish.
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