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A Victorian Mahogany Shell Cabinet Circa 1890
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A Victorian Mahogany Shell Cabinet Circa 1890

19th century
Description

A Victorian mahogany shell cabinet circa 1890 with a contemporary 19th c collection of shells.

Size : 30 inches wide 12 inches deep 54 inches high

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1890s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA997710
Dealers Internal Reference
MA3936
Description
A Victorian mahogany shell cabinet circa 1890 with a contemporary 19th c collection of shells.

Size : 30 inches wide 12 inches deep 54 inches high

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA997710
Dealers Internal Ref
MA3936
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A Victorian Mahogany Shell Cabinet Circa 1890

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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
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A Victorian dark mahogany display cabinet featuring a single glazed door and interior wooden shelves holding a natural shell collection.
A Victorian mahogany shell cabinet circa 1890
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A Victorian dark mahogany display cabinet featuring a single glazed door and interior wooden shelves holding a natural shell collection.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed door, Moulded cornice, Internal shelving, Plinth base
  • SizeH 137 cm (54 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

A Victorian mahogany display cabinet, dating from circa 1890, functions as a tall wall-mounted or freestanding showcase designed for a gentleman's library or study. The dark brown timber construction incorporates a single large glazed door with a small vertical metal handle, a stepped moulded cornice at the top, and a solid plinth base at the bottom. Five internal wooden shelves provide display tiers visible through the glass pane. The piece measures 137 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this Victorian cabinet suits a living room, hallway, or study to house curated collections such as ceramics, books, or curiosities. The dark mahogany finish and traditional glazing offer a classic architectural presence suitable for traditional or eclectic decorative schemes.

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Emerging in the late nineteenth century, Victorian glazed display cabinets were designed to showcase curated collections, ceramics, or natural history specimens behind protective glass panels.

Cabinets from this era commonly utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring hand-cut joinery, glass panes secured within timber moulding, and solid internal shelving.

Authentic pieces display hand-planed backboards, brass hinges, natural timber grain variations, and evidence of historical hand-tooled joinery.

Integrate the piece into a living room, hallway, or study to display ceramics, books, or botanical specimens against neutral or dark wall surfaces.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft lint-free cloth, applying beeswax periodically, and placing the timber away from direct heat sources or damp environments.
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