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An Excellent and Original Victorian Collectors Display Cabinet in Figured Walnut. Circa 1880.
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An Excellent and Original Victorian Collectors Display Cabinet in Figured Walnut. Circa 1880.

19th century
For Sale by Atropos Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A very useful and versatile inlaid figured mahogany victorian cabinet which could be used for display of collectables or as a bookcase.

All very original and 'unmessed' with. Lock and key, original glass to the door, gilded applications and inlay to the figured burr walnut. The original internal lining still intact.

Delivery can be arranged or personal collection.

All questions welcome and will be answered quickly and accurately.

Dimensions.

Height. 38 inches.

Width. 30 inches.

Front to back. 11.5 inches.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA792524
Dealers Internal Reference
3649
Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A very useful and versatile inlaid figured mahogany victorian cabinet which could be used for display of collectables or as a bookcase.

All very original and 'unmessed' with. Lock and key, original glass to the door, gilded applications and inlay to the figured burr walnut. The original internal lining still intact.

Delivery can be arranged or personal collection.

All questions welcome and will be answered quickly and accurately.

Dimensions.

Height. 38 inches.

Width. 30 inches.

Front to back. 11.5 inches.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA792524
Dealers Internal Ref
3649
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
Dealer Profile

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A Victorian figured walnut display cabinet with a single glazed glass door, marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts.
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Archive I A Victorian figured walnut display cabinet with a single glazed glass door, marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts.

An Excellent and Original Victorian Collectors Display Cabinet in Figured Walnut. Circa 1880.

Archive II A Victorian figured walnut display cabinet with a single glazed glass door, marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts. View II
Archive III A Victorian figured walnut display cabinet with a single glazed glass door, marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts. View III
Archive IV A Victorian figured walnut display cabinet with a single glazed glass door, marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts. View IV
Archive V A Victorian figured walnut display cabinet with a single glazed glass door, marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts. View V
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Archive XIII A Victorian figured walnut display cabinet with a single glazed glass door, marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts. View XIII
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Atropos Antiques
Telephone 07973 302190
Location
The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/atropos
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 45
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A Victorian figured walnut display cabinet with a single glazed glass door, marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts.
AN EXCELLENT AND ORIGINAL VICTORIAN COLLECTORS DISPLAY CABINET IN FIGURED WALNUT. CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA792524
A Victorian figured walnut display cabinet with a single glazed glass door, marquetry inlay, and gilt metal mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFigured Walnut, Glass, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, ormolu mounts, glazed single door, ebonised moulding
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 29.5 cm (12 in)

This Victorian collectors display cabinet dates to 1880 and comes in warm brown figured walnut with ormolu mounts, marquetry inlay, and ebonised moulding. The upright rectangular cabinet has a single glazed glass door with original glass, gilded metal applications flanking the upper corners, and internal shelving lined with fabric. The timber shows rich grain patterns under a polished finish, complemented by contrasting dark trim along the top edge and flat base moulding. Standing 96.5 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 29.5 cm deep, the piece functions as a versatile bookcase or display case for small collections. In a contemporary home, this compact cabinet suits a study, sitting room, or hallway as a practical storage and display solution for books, ornaments, or curated collections. The slim profile allows placement in tighter spaces or narrow rooms while offering visible storage behind glass doors. The original construction and period details integrate well into traditional or eclectic interiors seeking period character and functional display space.

FAQs

A Victorian pier cabinet or display cabinet is a narrow glazed storage piece from the late 19th century, originally designed to fit on the wall space between large windows to display porcelain, books, or collections.

These cabinets were typically constructed using fine hardwoods such as figured walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often adorned with brass or ormolu mounts, marquetry inlays, glass panels, and velvet or cloth linings.

Authentic pieces feature period joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, original hand-blown glass with minor distortions, aged brass lock plates, and natural oxidation on the unexposed timber beneath.

Position the piece in a living room, hallway, or study to house ceramics, art books, or curio collections, contrasting its rich timber tones against neutral or dark wall finishes.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste annually, keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping.
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