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Victorian Ebonised Boulle Credenza
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Victorian Ebonised Boulle Credenza

19th century
Sold 26 June 2025 · FB Antiques
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For sale is a good quality Victorian ebonised boulle credenza, having gilt mounts, with a central panel door enclosing a shelf flanked by curved glazed ends, each enclosing two further shelves, divided and flanked by cast brackets, and applied with swag draped fluted pilasters, brass inlaid throughout with with scrolling leaves. The credenza has a plinth base raised on turned feet and remains in good condition, showing light signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 160cm Depth: 39cm Height: 112cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Boulle Credenza to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA853748
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-794
Description
For sale is a good quality Victorian ebonised boulle credenza, having gilt mounts, with a central panel door enclosing a shelf flanked by curved glazed ends, each enclosing two further shelves, divided and flanked by cast brackets, and applied with swag draped fluted pilasters, brass inlaid throughout with with scrolling leaves.
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The credenza has a plinth base raised on turned feet and remains in good condition, showing light signs of wear commensurate with age and use.
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Width: 160cm Depth: 39cm Height: 112cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Boulle Credenza to the Victorian era.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA853748
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-794
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An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Ebonised Boulle Credenza

Archive II An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View II
Archive III An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View III
Archive IV An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View IV
Archive V An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View V
Archive VI An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View VI
Archive VII An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View VIII
Archive IX An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View IX
Archive X An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View X
Archive XI An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View XI
Archive XII An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View XII
Archive XIII An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View XIII
Archive XIV An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View XIV
Archive XV An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry. View XV
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
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An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry.
Victorian Ebonised Boulle Credenza
Ref: SA853748
An ornate Victorian ebonised credenza featuring curved glass side panels, central cabinet door, and elaborate red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCredenza
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Revival
  • MaterialEbonised wood, Brass, Tortoiseshell veneer, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Red
  • MotifsBoulle marquetry, Ormolu mounts, Curved glass panels, Scrollwork
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 160 cm (63 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Boulle marquetry is an intricate form of intarsia or inlay developed by Andre-Charles Boulle, cabinetmaker to Louis XIV. It typically employs alternating combinations of tortoiseshell and brass, cut simultaneously from stacked sheets, creating ornate floral and scroll patterns.

These cabinets are constructed from a carcase of secondary wood such as oak or pine, coated with an ebonised finish. They feature elaborate brass and faux or genuine tortoiseshell marquetry panels, secured with cast ormolu mounts and curved glass panes.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut nature of the marquetry, the quality of the fire-gilt bronze or ormolu mounts, the hand-cut dovetail joints in the internal construction, and the type of secondary timber used.

This piece works effectively as a statement anchor in a minimalist room, allowing the high-contrast brass and tortoiseshell details to stand out against neutral walls, or paired with clean-lined modern furniture to create an eclectic mix of periods.

Preservation requires maintaining stable relative humidity and avoiding direct sunlight to prevent the organic materials and veneers from warping, cracking, or lifting. Cleaning should be done strictly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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