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Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Display Cabinet
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Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Display Cabinet

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany display cabinet having a quality carved pediment above a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable display shelves supported by a serpentine shaped two drawer carved mahogany table with original brass handles standing on square tapering legs with spade feet united by a shaped undertier

Dimensions:

Height 177 cm (69.68 in)

Width 76.5 cm (30.11 in)

Depth 41 cm (16.14 in)

81 cm to surface above drawers

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09642431
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Pierced fretwork swan-neck pediment: late Victorian Chippendale revival work.
Shallow relief carved scrolling foliage: machine-assisted carving finished by hand.
Geometric astragal glazing bars: typical late nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Cast brass rococo handles: light surface darkening from handling.
Rubbed polish on the spade feet: decades of floor-level wear.

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
177cm (69.69")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234633
Dealers Internal Reference
2065
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Description
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany display cabinet having a quality carved pediment above a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable display shelves supported by a serpentine shaped two drawer carved mahogany table with original brass handles standing on square tapering legs with spade feet united by a shaped undertier

Dimensions:

Height 177 cm (69.68 in)

Width 76.5 cm (30.11 in)

Depth 41 cm (16.14 in)

81 cm to surface above drawers

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09642431
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Pierced fretwork swan-neck pediment: late Victorian Chippendale revival work.
Shallow relief carved scrolling foliage: machine-assisted carving finished by hand.
Geometric astragal glazing bars: typical late nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Cast brass rococo handles: light surface darkening from handling.
Rubbed polish on the spade feet: decades of floor-level wear.

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
177cm (69.69")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234633
Dealers Internal Ref
2065
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 dark carved mahogany display cabinet featuring astragal glazed doors, a pierced scrolled pediment, serpentine drawer fronts with brass handles, and a lower shelf.
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Display Cabinet
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Pierced pediment, Serpentine drawer fronts, Lower undertier
  • SizeH 177 cm (70 in) x W 76.5 cm (30 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This Victorian display cabinet dates from 1880 and takes the form of a glazed cabinet section mounted on a serpentine two-drawer table base, constructed from dark brown mahogany with glass and brass hardware. The piece stands 177 cm high, 76.5 cm wide, and 41 cm deep overall, with a surface height of 81 cm above the drawers. It includes a carved pierced pediment at the top, astragal glazed double doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves, and intricate floral carving across the drawer fronts and upper frame. The base incorporates original brass swing handles on the drawers, square tapering legs with spade feet, and a shaped lower undertier shelf connecting the legs. In a modern interior, this cabinet serves as a formal display unit for living rooms, studies, or dining areas to showcase collections of small antiques, ceramics, or books. The combination of enclosed upper shelving and lower drawer storage offers practical utility alongside traditional Victorian design elements.

FAQs

Popularised during the nineteenth century, Victorian mahogany display cabinets are characterised by dark timber finishes, intricately carved pediments, and glazed doors designed for displaying china or collectibles.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, clear glass panes arranged with wooden astragal bars, and cast brass handles or escutcheons.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, original glass with slight surface variations, and secondary woods such as pine or oak for interior linings.

Position the cabinet against a neutral or dark backdrop to contrast the dark mahogany timber, using the upper glazed section to house curated ceramics, books, or glassware.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean, soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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