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Antique Victorian Burr Yew Wood & Walnut Inlaid Glazed Music Sheet Cabinet C1880
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Antique Victorian Burr Yew Wood & Walnut Inlaid Glazed Music Sheet Cabinet C1880

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Music Cabinet

A Fine quality music cabinet in an amazing original condition.

We are delighted to bring to you one of the finest examples of a rare Victorian (circa 1880) music cabinet made from fine figured Walnut. This lovely cabinet unusually features a burr Yew wood border with Boxwood inlays to the top which carries on throughout the piece in stringing form. This simple yet elegant cabinet is in fantastic original condition featuring its original beautiful lightly faded French polished finish and Walnut colour. The cabinet is complete with its original hand floated glass which sits in its moulded framed door that is lockable via its original brass lock and key behind its brass escutcheon. The door is flanked either side by its lovely canted corners which is a theme throughout the piece . Opening the door reveals its canted leather front shelf and triple divided compartment for 78 rpm gramophone vinyls underneath.

We have sympathetically restored, carefully cleaned and waxed this cabinet, maintaining its original patina whilst giving a lovely natural sheen and the item is ready for its new home.

Please note; This item is in fantastic condition for its age as shown by the photographs below. Being an antique item of this age there are obviously marks, scratches and dents, however, we feel that these points are which adds to its charm and character to a piece.

Items placed on or around the cabinet are not included in the sale

Dimensions

Height: 795mm

Width: 510mm

Depth: 325mm

Delivery

*Private insured courier normally £60 for this item, enquire for accurate quote*

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Lincoln Restorations has dated this Victorian Burr Yew Music Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA988848
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Description
Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Music Cabinet

A Fine quality music cabinet in an amazing original condition.

“
We are delighted to bring to you one of the finest examples of a rare Victorian (circa 1880) music cabinet made from fine figured Walnut.
Lincoln Restorations

This lovely cabinet unusually features a burr Yew wood border with Boxwood inlays to the top which carries on throughout the piece in stringing form. This simple yet elegant cabinet is in fantastic original condition featuring its original beautiful lightly faded French polished finish and Walnut colour. The cabinet is complete with its original hand floated glass which sits in its moulded framed door that is lockable via its original brass lock and key behind its brass escutcheon. The door is flanked either side by its lovely canted corners which is a theme throughout the piece . Opening the door reveals its canted leather front shelf and triple divided compartment for 78 rpm gramophone vinyls underneath.

fig 1. A late 19th-century Victorian burr yew and walnut music sheet cabinet with a single glazed door revealing internal dividers and section labels.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Burr Yew Wood & Walnut Inlaid Glazed Music Sheet Cabinet C1880

We have sympathetically restored, carefully cleaned and waxed this cabinet, maintaining its original patina whilst giving a lovely natural sheen and the item is ready for its new home.

Please note; This item is in fantastic condition for its age as shown by the photographs below. Being an antique item of this age there are obviously marks, scratches and dents, however, we feel that these points are which adds to its charm and character to a piece.

fig 2. A late 19th-century Victorian burr yew and walnut music sheet cabinet with a single glazed door revealing internal dividers and section labels.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Burr Yew Wood & Walnut Inlaid Glazed Music Sheet Cabinet C1880

Items placed on or around the cabinet are not included in the sale

Dimensions

Height: 795mm

Width: 510mm

Depth: 325mm

Delivery

Private insured courier normally £60 for this item, enquire for accurate quote*

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Lincoln Restorations has dated this Victorian Burr Yew Music Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA988848
Lincoln Restorations
Lincoln Restorations
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2021

Specialist antique furniture and safe restorers. - to buy from US, please visit our website and search for the item number (numbers only) -

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Archive I A late 19th-century Victorian burr yew and walnut music sheet cabinet with a single glazed door revealing internal dividers and section labels.

Antique Victorian Burr Yew Wood & Walnut Inlaid Glazed Music Sheet Cabinet C1880

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Crestacre
Barracks lane
Walsall wood
West Midlands
WS9 9DL
United Kingdom
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A late 19th-century Victorian burr yew and walnut music sheet cabinet with a single glazed door revealing internal dividers and section labels.
Antique Victorian Burr Yew wood & Walnut Inlaid Glazed Music Sheet Cabinet C1880
Ref: SA988848
A late 19th-century Victorian burr yew and walnut music sheet cabinet with a single glazed door revealing internal dividers and section labels.
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  • ObjectMusic Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Yew, Walnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr wood veneer, Glazed door panel, Internal vertical dividers, Inlaid stringing
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This Victorian music sheet cabinet dates from circa 1880 and sits in the gentleman's library style. Constructed from walnut and burr yew wood with a warm brown French polished finish, it includes boxwood inlaid stringing, a single glazed door panel with hand floated glass, brass hardware including a lock and key with an escutcheon, canted corners, internal vertical dividers, section labels, and a leather-fronted shelf. The exterior displays characteristic age-related marks, scratches, and dents that contribute to its original patina and character. Measuring 79 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, the cabinet fits practical display and storage needs. Suitable for placement in a fireplace alcove, the cabinet serves well in a living room, study, or hallway for organising sheet music or records. The interior compartments allow for orderly vertical storage behind the glazed door, while the compact footprint accommodates smaller spaces without dominating the room. The polished wooden surfaces and traditional aesthetic blend easily with period and mixed vintage interiors, providing functional display space for everyday use.

FAQs

Originating in the late 19th century, Victorian music sheet cabinets were designed to store printed sheet music for domestic parlour performances, featuring internal shelves or vertical dividers and wood veneers.

Craftsmen utilised hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, frequently incorporating decorative veneers like burr yew, inlaid boxwood stringing, and glazed glass door panels.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, period brass hardware, natural timber patination on interior surfaces, and original section labels or brass fittings.

Position the unit in a living room alcove or hallway as a compact storage piece, suited for organising books, vinyl records, or print media beside contemporary seating.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain annually, and clean the glass using a non-ammonia cleaner applied to the cloth.
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