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Rare & Superb Childs Ebonised & Boulle Credenza 19thc
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Rare & Superb Childs Ebonised & Boulle Credenza 19thc

19th century
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Rare & Superb Childs Ebonised & Boulle Credenza 19thC

Wonderful Boulle Inlay with some Silvered Areas & Ormolu MOunts

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Ebonised Boulle Marquetry Credenza to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA971021
Dealers Internal Reference
IT0520323
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Description
Rare & Superb Childs Ebonised & Boulle Credenza 19thC

Wonderful Boulle Inlay with some Silvered Areas & Ormolu MOunts

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Ebonised Boulle Marquetry Credenza to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA971021
Dealers Internal Ref
IT0520323
Helios and Co Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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An ebonised 19th-century credenza featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, central panel with scrollwork, curved glazed side doors, and gilt bronze mounts.
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Archive I An ebonised 19th-century credenza featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, central panel with scrollwork, curved glazed side doors, and gilt bronze mounts.

Rare & Superb Childs Ebonised & Boulle Credenza 19thc

Archive II An ebonised 19th-century credenza featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, central panel with scrollwork, curved glazed side doors, and gilt bronze mounts. View II
Archive III An ebonised 19th-century credenza featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, central panel with scrollwork, curved glazed side doors, and gilt bronze mounts. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An ebonised 19th-century credenza featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, central panel with scrollwork, curved glazed side doors, and gilt bronze mounts.
Archive V An ebonised 19th-century credenza featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, central panel with scrollwork, curved glazed side doors, and gilt bronze mounts. View V
Archive VI An ebonised 19th-century credenza featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, central panel with scrollwork, curved glazed side doors, and gilt bronze mounts. View VI
Archive VII An ebonised 19th-century credenza featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, central panel with scrollwork, curved glazed side doors, and gilt bronze mounts. View VII
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Northamptonshire
NN7 4QD
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An ebonised 19th-century credenza featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, central panel with scrollwork, curved glazed side doors, and gilt bronze mounts.
Rare & Superb Childs Ebonised & Boulle Credenza 19thC
Ref: SA971021
An ebonised 19th-century credenza featuring intricate brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, central panel with scrollwork, curved glazed side doors, and gilt bronze mounts.
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  • ObjectCredenzas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsBoulle marquetry inlay, Ormolu mounts, Curved glass doors, Scrollwork panels
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This nineteenth-century Napoleon III credenza displays an ebonised wood finish in black paired with gold-toned Boulle marquetry, tortoiseshell accents, silvered areas, and cast ormolu mounts. The shaped structure comprises a central cupboard door flanked by curved glazed side doors housing internal wooden shelving, supported on a plinth base. Elaborate brass and tortoiseshell inlay decorates the frieze, the central door panel, and the flanking uprights, complemented by detailed gilt bronze appliqués, ornate handles, and decorative mounts framing the glass. Measuring 76 cm high, 106 cm wide, and 30 cm deep, the unit provides compact display and storage space. Positioned in a formal reception room, a grand hallway, or a sophisticated drawing room, this cabinet functions as a focal display piece for curated collections of decorative objects or fine ceramics. The glass-fronted compartments keep delicate items protected while maintaining visibility from multiple angles within the interior setting. The combination of dark timber, metallic highlights, and contrasting inlays suits period room schemes and eclectic historical interiors, where it serves surface display and concealed storage purposes alike.

FAQs

Boulle marquetry is an inlay technique pioneered by Andre-Charles Boulle, involving cut sheets of brass and tortoiseshell arranged in detailed patterns over timber framing. The technique gained widespread revival during the 19th century under the Napoleon III era in France and the Victorian era in Britain.

These pieces typically combine ebonised timber with inlay panels composed of brass, copper, pewter, and polished tortoiseshell or horn. Outer accents feature cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and glazed display doors.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-cut marquetry with natural variations in the brass and shell materials, heavy cast brass or bronze mounts attached with traditional screws, and hand-planed secondary woods inside the casing.

A Boulle credenza serves as a high-contrast focal piece against neutral walls or minimalist backgrounds. Placing simple modern ceramics or understated artwork above the cabinet creates a balanced juxtaposition between historic detail and modern design.

Keep the piece in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources to prevent the brass inlay from lifting due to wood movement. Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid water or chemical polishes on the metal and shell elements.
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