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Fine Antique Boulle Credenza Side Cabinet
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for sale €6,084     $6,604
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Fine Antique Boulle Credenza Side Cabinet

19th century
Description

A spectacular and fine quality Victorian Louis XVI style ormolu mounted red Boulle credenza of serpentine and bow fronted form. The beautifully inlaid centre door having a raised oval panel with serpentine shaped and glazed end doors. The whole adorned with wonderful ormolu mounts and raised on a shaped plinth base with further brass inlay. In very good condition with working locks and keys. Dimensions:- Height…47’’/ 119.5cm. Width…72’’/ 183cm. Depth…20.5’’/ 52cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £100.

Physical Dimensions
Height
119.5cm (47.05")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Boulle Credenza Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA867998
Dealers Internal Reference
23882
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Description
A spectacular and fine quality Victorian Louis XVI style ormolu mounted red Boulle credenza of serpentine and bow fronted form.
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The beautifully inlaid centre door having a raised oval panel with serpentine shaped and glazed end doors.
John Howkins Antiques

The whole adorned with wonderful ormolu mounts and raised on a shaped plinth base with further brass inlay. In very good condition with working locks and keys. Dimensions:- Height…47’’/ 119.5cm. Width…72’’/ 183cm. Depth…20.5’’/ 52cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £100.

Height
119.5cm (47.05")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Boulle Credenza Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA867998
Dealers Internal Ref
23882
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections.
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Archive I An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections.

Fine Antique Boulle Credenza Side Cabinet

Archive II An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View II
Archive III An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View III
Archive IV An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View IV
Archive V An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View V
Archive VI An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View VI
Archive VII An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View VII
Archive VIII An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View VIII
Archive IX An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View IX
Archive X An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View X
Archive XI An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View XI
Archive XII An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections. View XII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections.
Fine Antique Boulle Credenza Side Cabinet
Ref: SA867998
An ebonised serpentine side cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a central oval-panelled door, and two curved side glazed display sections.
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  • ObjectCredenzas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Revival
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourBlack, Gold, Red
  • MotifsBoulle marquetry, Ormolu mounts, Serpentine front, Glazed display doors
  • SizeH 119.5 cm (47 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This 19th-century French Revival credenza side cabinet is constructed from ebonised wood, red tortoiseshell, brass Boulle marquetry, and ormolu mounts, complemented by curved glass display doors and a shaped plinth base. The serpentine front showcases intricate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, floral scroll marquetry in brass and red, and detailed brass mouldings around the central door and glazed compartments. Working locks and keys secure the doors, which are accented with visible keyhole escutcheons and figural ormolu mounts. Measuring 119.5 cm high, 183 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, this large piece serves as a grand storage and display cabinet in a principal living room or formal dining space. Interior shelving behind the curved glass doors provides visible display space for decorative items, while the enclosed central cupboard offers concealed storage. The rich black, gold, and red colour palette creates a striking visual impact suited to traditional interiors. The sturdy plinth base supports the weight of the elaborate structure, anchoring the cabinet firmly against a wall. Working locks and keys provide practical functionality alongside the decorative marquetry and mountwork.

FAQs

Boulle marquetry is a decorative inlay technique pioneered in 17th-century France by Andre-Charles Boulle, involving cut patterns of brass and tortoiseshell. The technique experienced major revivals during the Victorian era and the French Napoleon III period in the 19th century.

These cabinets typically feature an ebonised timber frame inlaid with sheets of polished brass and natural tortoiseshell marquetry. Decorative gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and glazed glass panels are commonly integrated into the construction.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut brass inlays flush with the timber surface, heavy cast-bronze ormolu mounts fixed with original screws, and natural variations or minor age-related contraction in the tortoiseshell. Look for precise craftsmanship along cabinet edges and authentic wear on the gilding.

A Boulle credenza serves as a focal statement piece in formal dining rooms, grand entryways, or living rooms. Positioning it against a neutral or rich wall colour allows the contrast between gold brass, red tortoiseshell, and dark wood to stand out.

Keep the cabinet in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, radiators, or humidity fluctuations to prevent brass lift or tortoiseshell warping. Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or liquid polishes.
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