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Victorian Rosewood Sheet Music Cabinet
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for sale €761     $826
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Victorian Rosewood Sheet Music Cabinet

19th century
Description

Very unusual rosewood Victorian sheet music cabinet inlaid with decoration. Raised on a platform base with a draw above the glass door and mirror.

Height 55" / 139cm

Width 24" / 61cm

Depth 14.5" / 37cm

Pillar Measurements:

Length 8" / 20cm

Circumference 5 " / 12.7cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Music Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA884891
Description
Very unusual rosewood Victorian sheet music cabinet inlaid with decoration. Raised on a platform base with a draw above the glass door and mirror.

Height 55" / 139cm

Width 24" / 61cm

Depth 14.5" / 37cm

Pillar Measurements:

Length 8" / 20cm

Circumference 5 " / 12.7cm

Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Music Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA884891
Carlton House Antiques
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A Victorian inlaid rosewood music cabinet featuring a mirrored superstructure with turned spindles, a single glazed door with central marquetry motif, and an open lower shelf.
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Archive I A Victorian inlaid rosewood music cabinet featuring a mirrored superstructure with turned spindles, a single glazed door with central marquetry motif, and an open lower shelf.

Victorian Rosewood Sheet Music Cabinet

Archive II A Victorian inlaid rosewood music cabinet featuring a mirrored superstructure with turned spindles, a single glazed door with central marquetry motif, and an open lower shelf. View II
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Telephone 020 3581 2145 or 07442 105319
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A Victorian inlaid rosewood music cabinet featuring a mirrored superstructure with turned spindles, a single glazed door with central marquetry motif, and an open lower shelf.
Victorian Rosewood Sheet Music Cabinet
Ref: SA884891
A Victorian inlaid rosewood music cabinet featuring a mirrored superstructure with turned spindles, a single glazed door with central marquetry motif, and an open lower shelf.
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  • ObjectMusic Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Glass, Mirror, Marquetry Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Turned spindles, Mirrored superstructure, Glazed door
  • SizeH 139 cm (55 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This Victorian music cabinet uses dark brown rosewood with marquetry inlay, glass, and mirror. The superstructure contains a central mirror flanked by turned spindles and topped with decorative floral marquetry. Below the top surface sits a single open shelf, followed by a glazed cabinet door holding a central inlaid panel with classical urn and floral motifs. The lower structure rests on turned feet above a platform base decorated with marquetry floral details. The piece measures 139 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 37 cm deep, with pillars measuring 20 cm in length. Such a cabinet fits well in a living room, music room, or hallway to store sheet music, books, or small display items while serving as a decorative surface.

FAQs

A Victorian music cabinet is a specialized piece of storage furniture produced during the late nineteenth century to organize sheet music, bound scores, and musical accessories in domestic settings.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods and rich veneers such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, frequently accented with floral marquetry, satinwood stringing, brass fittings, and bevelled glass.

Authentic pieces feature period joinery techniques like hand-cut dovetails, genuine wood marquetry rather than transfers, original brass hardware, patinated mirror plates, and thin internal shelves proportioned specifically for paper scores.

In contemporary interiors, these cabinets serve effectively as compact entryway storage, hallway display stands, or cocktail cabinets, bridging traditional craftsmanship with modern functional storage needs.

To preserve the timber and inlay, place the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.
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