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Exhibition Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Amboyna and Carved Ebony Pedestals
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Exhibition Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Amboyna and Carved Ebony Pedestals

19th century
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Exhibition quality pair of antique Victorian amboyna and carved ebony pedestals having an amboyna top with a crossbanded edge above a frieze drawer and single door opening to reveal a shelf interior above a small drawer all in amboyna with each pedestal having exhibition quality carved ebony figures to the front corners with spectacular carved mounted panels to the cupboard door surrounded by mouldings with fabulous carved mounted panels to the drawer above and below standing on a shaped plinth base.

A showcase pair boasting exceptional quality throughout. Although the maker's mark is not evident they were most certainly crafted by a leading cabinet maker of the period and most likely commissioned pieces. The colour and standard of the carving is just spectacular.

Dimensions:

Height 113.5 cm (44.68 in)

Width 67 cm (26.38 in)

Depth 49.5 cm (19.49 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Amboyna Pedestal Pair to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09072064
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Amboyna tops: natural surface oxidisation and gentle darkening built up over time.
Carved ebony caryatid figures and relief panels: High Victorian Renaissance Revival taste.
Sharp architectural mouldings on the canted corners: quality English cabinet making.
Keyholes and door surrounds: subtle surface wear from long domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113.5cm (44.69")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1153152
Dealers Internal Reference
2799
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Description
Exhibition quality pair of antique Victorian amboyna and carved ebony pedestals having an amboyna top with a crossbanded edge above a frieze drawer and single door opening to reveal a shelf interior above a small drawer all in amboyna with each pedestal having exhibition quality carved ebony figures to the front corners with spectacular carved mounted panels to the cupboard door surrounded by mouldings with fabulous carved mounted panels to the drawer above and below standing on a shaped plinth base.

A showcase pair boasting exceptional quality throughout.

“
Although the maker's mark is not evident they were most certainly crafted by a leading cabinet maker of the period and most likely commissioned pieces.
London City Antiques

The colour and standard of the carving is just spectacular.

Dimensions:

Height 113.5 cm (44.68 in)

Width 67 cm (26.38 in)

Depth 49.5 cm (19.49 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Amboyna Pedestal Pair to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09072064
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Amboyna tops: natural surface oxidisation and gentle darkening built up over time.
Carved ebony caryatid figures and relief panels: High Victorian Renaissance Revival taste.
Sharp architectural mouldings on the canted corners: quality English cabinet making.
Keyholes and door surrounds: subtle surface wear from long domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
113.5cm (44.69")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153152
Dealers Internal Ref
2799
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A matching pair of Victorian amboyna wood pedestals featuring carved ebonised female caryatids and central dark relief plaques.
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Archive I A matching pair of Victorian amboyna wood pedestals featuring carved ebonised female caryatids and central dark relief plaques.

Exhibition Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Amboyna and Carved Ebony Pedestals

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Suffolk
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A matching pair of Victorian amboyna wood pedestals featuring carved ebonised female caryatids and central dark relief plaques.
Exhibition Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Amboyna and Carved Ebony Pedestals
Ref: SA1153152
A matching pair of Victorian amboyna wood pedestals featuring carved ebonised female caryatids and central dark relief plaques.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPedestals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Renaissance Revival
  • MaterialAmboyna, Ebony, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown and Black
  • MotifsCarved caryatids, relief plaques, ebonised columns, amboyna veneer
  • SizeH 113.5 cm (45 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

This exhibition quality pair of Victorian Renaissance Revival pedestals dates from 1850 and is formed from warm brown amboyna veneer contrasted with black carved ebony and dark metal mounts. Each piece features a shaped rectangular top above a frieze drawer, a central cabinet door opening to reveal a shelf interior, and a lower drawer, all supported on a shaped plinth base with keyhole escutcheons. The front corners are decorated with carved ebony female caryatids, while the cupboard doors and lower drawers display detailed dark relief plaques enclosed by dark wooden mouldings. Measuring 113.5 cm high by 67 cm wide and 49.5 cm deep, these pedestals provide a striking architectural presence. In a contemporary home, this matching pair functions well placed symmetrically in a fireplace alcove as display surfaces or sculptural storage units. The rich grain of the amboyna timber pairs with the dark ebonised details and classical figural carving to create a cohesive period statement. The solid construction and compact footprint allow the cabinets to sit comfortably against a wall while offering practical enclosed storage within living spaces or studies.

FAQs

Victorian Renaissance Revival furniture features classical architectural motifs, carved caryatids, ebonised details, and figurative relief panels popularised during the mid-to-late nineteenth century.

High-grade pedestals from this era frequently combined figure-grained hardwoods like amboyna or walnut with carved ebony, ebonised mouldings, and cast metal relief plaques.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, hand-carved wooden details, substantial timber weight, and natural oxidisation across metalwork and lacquered finishes.

Pair pedestals symmetrically within a foyer, alcove, or on either side of a chimneypiece to support sculptures, lamps, or decorative ceramics.

Dust regularly with a dry soft cloth, keep away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer shrinkage, and apply a light coating of natural beeswax polish annually.
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