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Oak Smokers Cabinet in the Form of a Gwr Coal Wagon
David Griffith Antiques
for sale €1,152     $1,251
£985
David Griffith Antiques

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Oak Smokers Cabinet in the Form of a Gwr Coal Wagon

19th century
Description

Fabulous and rare oak smokers cabinet in the form of a GWR coal wagon with cast iron wheels and original working lock. (c.1890).

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Oak Coal Wagon Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA883126
Dealers Internal Reference
76460
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Description
Fabulous and rare oak smokers cabinet in the form of a GWR coal wagon with cast iron wheels and original working lock. (c.1890).
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Oak Coal Wagon Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA883126
Dealers Internal Ref
76460
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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Archive I An oak smokers cabinet fashioned as a Great Western Railway coal wagon with metal wheels, buffers, GWR lettering, and a coal-like lid with a key.

Oak Smokers Cabinet in the Form of a Gwr Coal Wagon

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Archive VII An oak smokers cabinet fashioned as a Great Western Railway coal wagon with metal wheels, buffers, GWR lettering, and a coal-like lid with a key. View VII
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
Location
17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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An oak smokers cabinet fashioned as a Great Western Railway coal wagon with metal wheels, buffers, GWR lettering, and a coal-like lid with a key.
Oak Smokers Cabinet in the Form of a GWR Coal Wagon
Ref: SA883126
An oak smokers cabinet fashioned as a Great Western Railway coal wagon with metal wheels, buffers, GWR lettering, and a coal-like lid with a key.
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FAQs

A novelty smokers cabinet is a tabletop storage container designed to store pipes, tobacco, or cigars, crafted in thematic shapes such as railway wagons, barrels, or miniature structures.

These cabinets were constructed using solid timbers such as oak or mahogany for the main body, paired with cast iron, steel, or brass for functional wheels, couplings, and side fittings.

Authentic period pieces display traditional joinery techniques, genuine oxidisation on metal hardware, and accurate historical livery or company lettering such as GWR markings.

This item functions as a decorative tabletop object, suitable for display on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf within a library or study setting.

Dust regularly using a soft dry cloth and periodically apply a clear beeswax polish to preserve the original timber patination and protect the metal fixtures.
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