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Very Large Antique Museum Cabinet, English, Walnut, Holland and Sons, Victorian
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Very Large Antique Museum Cabinet, English, Walnut, Holland and Sons, Victorian

19th century
Sold 2 September 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is a very large antique museum showcase. An English, walnut glazed display cabinet on ornate stand by Holland & Sons of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Exceptional craftsmanship evident to this large exhibition-standard showcase

Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order

Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest and deep russet hues

Glazed with superb original panels for a bright viewing experience

Of tall trapezoid shape, with five windows casting light throughout the form

Generously sized door to one end, dressed with two twist clasps

Further appointed with an inset working lock — set of keys present

Interior finished with a quality textile display base in a light golden hue

Strikingly carved display base a visual spectacle

Ornate carved field panels host portrait masks to each fascia

Stout cupped and decorated legs taper to brass capped feet with inset roller ball

United in captivating fashion with cross stretcher rails and a prominent gadrooned centrepiece

Maker's labels to each end read Holland & Sons, 9 Mount Street, London

This is an exceptional antique museum cabinet, with striking proportion and a display experience of the first order. Crafted with tireless attention to detail and spectacle, this large cabinet will accentuate the finest of items. Of investment quality and presentation, delivered waxed, polished and ready to exhibit.

An illustrious furniture specialist, Holland & Sons crafted the finest of cabinetry and furniture to exhibition winning standard, with pieces displayed prominently at The Great Exhibition, Florence and Paris et al. Appointed by Buckingham Palace and the Royal Family for state visits and funerals, Holland & Sons are one of the truly great Victorian masters.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 150.5cm (59.25'')

Max Depth: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Max Height: 208.5cm (82'')

Display Width: 137cm (54'')

Display Depth at Top: 30cm (11.75'')

Display Depth at Bottom: 64.5cm (25.5'')

Display Height: 117cm (46'')

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Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Museum Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
208.5cm (82.09")
Width
150.5cm (59.25")
Depth
82.5cm (32.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA982254
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9241
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Description
This is a very large antique museum showcase.
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An English, walnut glazed display cabinet on ornate stand by Holland & Sons of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Exceptional craftsmanship evident to this large exhibition-standard showcase

fig 1. A large victorian walnut museum cabinet featuring a glass display hood over an elaborately carved base with barley-twist supports and castors.
fig 1. Very Large Antique Museum Cabinet, English, Walnut, Holland and Sons, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order

Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest and deep russet hues

Glazed with superb original panels for a bright viewing experience

Of tall trapezoid shape, with five windows casting light throughout the form

fig 2. A large victorian walnut museum cabinet featuring a glass display hood over an elaborately carved base with barley-twist supports and castors.
fig 2. Very Large Antique Museum Cabinet, English, Walnut, Holland and Sons, Victorian

Generously sized door to one end, dressed with two twist clasps

Further appointed with an inset working lock — set of keys present

Interior finished with a quality textile display base in a light golden hue

fig 3. A large victorian walnut museum cabinet featuring a glass display hood over an elaborately carved base with barley-twist supports and castors.
fig 3. Very Large Antique Museum Cabinet, English, Walnut, Holland and Sons, Victorian

Strikingly carved display base a visual spectacle

Ornate carved field panels host portrait masks to each fascia

Stout cupped and decorated legs taper to brass capped feet with inset roller ball

United in captivating fashion with cross stretcher rails and a prominent gadrooned centrepiece

fig 4. A large victorian walnut museum cabinet featuring a glass display hood over an elaborately carved base with barley-twist supports and castors.
fig 4. Very Large Antique Museum Cabinet, English, Walnut, Holland and Sons, Victorian

Maker's labels to each end read Holland & Sons, 9 Mount Street, London

This is an exceptional antique museum cabinet, with striking proportion and a display experience of the first order. Crafted with tireless attention to detail and spectacle, this large cabinet will accentuate the finest of items. Of investment quality and presentation, delivered waxed, polished and ready to exhibit.

fig 5. A large victorian walnut museum cabinet featuring a glass display hood over an elaborately carved base with barley-twist supports and castors.
fig 5. Very Large Antique Museum Cabinet, English, Walnut, Holland and Sons, Victorian

An illustrious furniture specialist, Holland & Sons crafted the finest of cabinetry and furniture to exhibition winning standard, with pieces displayed prominently at The Great Exhibition, Florence and Paris et al. Appointed by Buckingham Palace and the Royal Family for state visits and funerals, Holland & Sons are one of the truly great Victorian masters.

fig 6. A large victorian walnut museum cabinet featuring a glass display hood over an elaborately carved base with barley-twist supports and castors.
fig 6. Very Large Antique Museum Cabinet, English, Walnut, Holland and Sons, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 150.5cm (59.25'')

Max Depth: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Max Height: 208.5cm (82'')

Display Width: 137cm (54'')

Display Depth at Top: 30cm (11.75'')

Display Depth at Bottom: 64.5cm (25.5'')

Display Height: 117cm (46'')

fig 7. A large victorian walnut museum cabinet featuring a glass display hood over an elaborately carved base with barley-twist supports and castors.
fig 7. Very Large Antique Museum Cabinet, English, Walnut, Holland and Sons, Victorian

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.

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.

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Museum Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Height
208.5cm (82.09")
Width
150.5cm (59.25")
Depth
82.5cm (32.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA982254
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9241
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A large victorian walnut museum cabinet featuring a glass display hood over an elaborately carved base with barley-twist supports and castors.
Very Large Antique Museum Cabinet, English, Walnut, Holland and Sons, Victorian
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A large victorian walnut museum cabinet featuring a glass display hood over an elaborately carved base with barley-twist supports and castors.
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  • Object[Cabinets & Cupboards]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Walnut, Glass, Brass]
  • Colour[Dark Brown]
  • MotifsBarley-twist columns, Carved frieze, X-stretcher base, Brass castors
  • SizeH 208.5 cm (82 in) x W 150.5 cm (59 in) x D 82.5 cm (32 in)

Victorian museum cabinets typically feature generous glass viewing areas supported by dense hardwoods, designed specifically for the secure display and protection of artefacts and scientific specimens.

These cabinets were predominantly constructed using premium hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, combined with hand-blown plate glass and often incorporating brass or iron fittings.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery, traditional hand-carved details, heavy plate glass with minor imperfections, and maker marks or stamps from prominent cabinet makers of the era.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points in contemporary spaces when balanced with minimalist surrounding decor, utilizing internal lighting to showcase curated collections of books, ceramics, or sculptures.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels to prevent wood cracking, dusting the glass with non-abrasive cloths, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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