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Antique Music Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Case, Boxwood Inlay, Victorian
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Antique Music Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Case, Boxwood Inlay, Victorian

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 November 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique music cabinet. An English, rosewood glazed display case with boxwood inlays dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Superior quality with a highly attractive finish

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Select stocks show fine grain interest with light caramel hues

Original glazed door in good order, with clear bright appearance

Galleried top accentuated with brass rail with chased pattern detail

Striking boxwood inlays of classical Greek influence throughout

Useful drawer to the top apron dressed with a pair of brass drop handles

Cabinet arranged as a suite of four graduated shelves with generous space within

Large glazed door provides a clear view of the interior, ideal for displaying collectibles

Shaped brass escutcheon with drop handle over inset, working lock — key present

Riding smoothly upon a quartet of castors beneath a shaped front apron

This is a striking antique music cabinet, graced with beautiful stocks and a fine appearance. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 63cm (24.75'')

Max Depth: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Max Height: 105.5cm (41.5'')

Shelf Width: 55cm (21.75'')

Shelf Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Shelf 1 Height: 15cm (6'')

Shelf 2 Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Shelf 3 Height: 13cm (5'')

Shelf 4 Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Shelf 5 Height: 14.5cm (5.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 18.8134

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Music Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA871267
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8134
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Description
This is an antique music cabinet.
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An English, rosewood glazed display case with boxwood inlays dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Superior quality with a highly attractive finish

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany music cabinet featuring a single glazed glass door, intricate boxwood inlay motifs, a brass gallery rail on top, and small castors.
fig 1. Antique Music Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Case, Boxwood Inlay, Victorian

Select stocks show fine grain interest with light caramel hues

Original glazed door in good order, with clear bright appearance

Galleried top accentuated with brass rail with chased pattern detail

Striking boxwood inlays of classical Greek influence throughout

fig 2. An antique Victorian mahogany music cabinet featuring a single glazed glass door, intricate boxwood inlay motifs, a brass gallery rail on top, and small castors.
fig 2. Antique Music Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Case, Boxwood Inlay, Victorian

Useful drawer to the top apron dressed with a pair of brass drop handles

Cabinet arranged as a suite of four graduated shelves with generous space within

Large glazed door provides a clear view of the interior, ideal for displaying collectibles

fig 3. An antique Victorian mahogany music cabinet featuring a single glazed glass door, intricate boxwood inlay motifs, a brass gallery rail on top, and small castors.
fig 3. Antique Music Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Case, Boxwood Inlay, Victorian

Shaped brass escutcheon with drop handle over inset, working lock — key present

Riding smoothly upon a quartet of castors beneath a shaped front apron

This is a striking antique music cabinet, graced with beautiful stocks and a fine appearance. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. An antique Victorian mahogany music cabinet featuring a single glazed glass door, intricate boxwood inlay motifs, a brass gallery rail on top, and small castors.
fig 4. Antique Music Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Case, Boxwood Inlay, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 63cm (24.75'')

Max Depth: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Max Height: 105.5cm (41.5'')

Shelf Width: 55cm (21.75'')

Shelf Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Shelf 1 Height: 15cm (6'')

Shelf 2 Height: 12cm (4.75'')

fig 5. An antique Victorian mahogany music cabinet featuring a single glazed glass door, intricate boxwood inlay motifs, a brass gallery rail on top, and small castors.
fig 5. Antique Music Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Case, Boxwood Inlay, Victorian

Shelf 3 Height: 13cm (5'')

Shelf 4 Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Shelf 5 Height: 14.5cm (5.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 6. An antique Victorian mahogany music cabinet featuring a single glazed glass door, intricate boxwood inlay motifs, a brass gallery rail on top, and small castors.
fig 6. Antique Music Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Case, Boxwood Inlay, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8134

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Music Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA871267
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8134
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An antique Victorian mahogany music cabinet featuring a single glazed glass door, intricate boxwood inlay motifs, a brass gallery rail on top, and small castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An antique Victorian mahogany music cabinet featuring a single glazed glass door, intricate boxwood inlay motifs, a brass gallery rail on top, and small castors. View II
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Telephone 0207 1833511
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Hele
Exeter
Devon
EX5 4PW
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An antique Victorian mahogany music cabinet featuring a single glazed glass door, intricate boxwood inlay motifs, a brass gallery rail on top, and small castors.
Antique Music Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Case, Boxwood Inlay, Victorian
Ref: SA871267
An antique Victorian mahogany music cabinet featuring a single glazed glass door, intricate boxwood inlay motifs, a brass gallery rail on top, and small castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Boxwood, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBoxwood inlay, Glazed door, Brass gallery rail, Castor wheels
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 38.5 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Victorian music cabinets emerged in the 19th century as domestic parlours became centres of home entertainment, specifically designed to store sheet music and musical accessories.

These cabinets were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently accented with marquetry, boxwood stringing, brass galleries, and glazed doors.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery, hand-cut dovetails in drawers, genuine timber ageing, and traditional hand-applied finishes rather than modern adhesives.

Such pieces function well as statement storage items in a living room or study, contrasting sharply with contemporary minimalism while adding warmth and historical texture.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate furniture wax.
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