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A Late Victorian Glazed Wall Cupboard
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A Late Victorian Glazed Wall Cupboard

19th century
Description

A late Victorian mahogany hanging cupboard in the George III style, the cornice with a line of Greek Key cut into it, over a hinged door with astragal glazing and with two shelves inside, secured by a hook and eye to the right hand side and fitted with a small brass knob, and with mirror plates to allow for fixing to a wall. English, circa 1880.

Condition: Excellent, the piece is in very good condition, with no major marks or any damage, the glass panels are all present and probably original, the door can be neatly secured.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this Victorian Glazed Wall Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA988090
Description
A late Victorian mahogany hanging cupboard in the George III style, the cornice with a line of Greek Key cut into it, over a hinged door with astragal glazing and with two shelves inside, secured by a hook and eye to the right hand side and fitted with a small brass knob, and with mirror plates to allow for fixing to a wall. English, circa 1880.
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Condition: Excellent, the piece is in very good condition, with no major marks or any damage, the glass panels are all present and probably original, the door can be neatly secured.
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Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Victorian Glazed Wall Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA988090
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A dark mahogany Victorian wall cupboard featuring a carved Greek key frieze and a single astragal glazed door with an octagonal central glass pattern.
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Archive I A dark mahogany Victorian wall cupboard featuring a carved Greek key frieze and a single astragal glazed door with an octagonal central glass pattern.

A Late Victorian Glazed Wall Cupboard

Archive II A dark mahogany Victorian wall cupboard featuring a carved Greek key frieze and a single astragal glazed door with an octagonal central glass pattern. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany Victorian wall cupboard featuring a carved Greek key frieze and a single astragal glazed door with an octagonal central glass pattern. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany Victorian wall cupboard featuring a carved Greek key frieze and a single astragal glazed door with an octagonal central glass pattern. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany Victorian wall cupboard featuring a carved Greek key frieze and a single astragal glazed door with an octagonal central glass pattern. View V
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Chequers Antiques
Telephone 07943 145714
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The Playhouse Gallery
Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chequersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2018
Items For Sale 138
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A dark mahogany Victorian wall cupboard featuring a carved Greek key frieze and a single astragal glazed door with an octagonal central glass pattern.
A Late Victorian Glazed Wall Cupboard
Ref: SA988090
A dark mahogany Victorian wall cupboard featuring a carved Greek key frieze and a single astragal glazed door with an octagonal central glass pattern.
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  • ObjectWall Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGreek key moulding, Astragal glazing, Octagonal glass panes, Brass knob latch
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

A late Victorian hanging wall cupboard in the George III style, produced in England around 1880, brings practical storage to a narrow wall space in a home study or hallway. The piece is constructed from dark brown mahogany with glass panels and a small brass knob. Details include a cornice carved with a Greek key moulding, a single hinged door with astragal glazing forming an octagonal central glass pattern, two interior shelves, and mirror plates at the back for wall mounting. The woodwork shows a rich polished finish across the timber frame. Measuring 57 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, the cabinet provides compact display and storage space for books, glassware, or small collectibles.

FAQs

Glazed wall cupboards gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century as compact display cabinets for curiosities, china, or small volumes. They feature glass front doors, often embellished with timber astragal glazing bars and classical frieze mouldings such as Greek key or dentil patterns.

These cabinets were constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Glazed doors incorporated individual hand-cut glass panes secured by timber glazing bars and finished with small brass latches or keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, subtle irregularities in the original float glass, and natural timber oxidation on the rear backboards. Look for hand-carved cornice detailing and original brass hardware fasteners.

Mount the cupboard on a light-painted or plaster wall in a hallway, kitchen, or study to create contrast against the dark timber outline. Use the internal shelving to display small collections of ceramics, glassware, or framed miniature portraits.

Dust the timber surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood finish. Clean glass panes carefully using a lightly dampened cloth, avoiding liquid pooling near the glazing bars.
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