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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Sideboard
A magnificent large antique Victorian burr walnut and floral marquetry cabinet sideboard, traditionally known as a credenza, dating to circa 1850.
This exceptional mid-19th-century cabinet is of outstanding quality, constructed in richly figured burr walnut and extensively decorated with intricate floral and pictorial marquetry. The substantial breakfront top sits above a beautifully inlaid frieze, incorporating scrolling foliage, flowers, urn motifs and charming figurative scenes, demonstrating the remarkable skill of the cabinetmaker.
The central door forms the focal point of the cabinet and features an exceptionally decorative marquetry panel. A finely detailed classical urn overflowing with flowers and foliage is inlaid in contrasting timbers against a dramatic ebonised ground, creating an almost pictorial effect. The panel is framed by an ornate gilt metal border and surrounded by further floral marquetry.
To either side are large mirrored cabinet doors, their original-style mirror plates framed by burr walnut and further intricate floral and foliate inlay. The mirrors beautifully lighten the substantial cabinet and provide an attractive contrast to the darker central panel. The doors open to reveal six useful interior shelves, providing generous storage and display space.
Particularly impressive is the extensive gilt metal decoration throughout. Elaborate classical female masks with cascading foliate ornament adorn the upright pilasters, complemented by scrolling mounts, decorative escutcheons and continuous gilt metal mouldings around the doors, frieze and base. These rich ormolu-style mounts contrast beautifully with the warm colour and highly figured grain of the burr walnut.
The cabinet stands upon a substantial breakfront plinth base with shaped aprons beneath each section, each further embellished with decorative gilt metal mounts. Even the sides are beautifully veneered, demonstrating the quality of construction throughout.
At 190 cm wide, this is a substantial and highly decorative statement piece. Although traditionally described as a Victorian credenza, today it works wonderfully as a large cabinet or sideboard in a dining room, drawing room, entrance hall or living room, providing both impressive display and practical storage.
Although unsigned, the exceptional standard of the cabinetmaking, elaborate marquetry, quality burr walnut veneers and extensive decorative mounts suggest an important commissioned piece produced by a highly accomplished English cabinetmaker of the period.
Condition report: In excellent antique condition with minor age-related marks and wear consistent with its age and use. The burr walnut retains a wonderful rich colour and figuring, with the marquetry, mirrored panels and decorative gilt metal mounts presenting beautifully.
Height: 112.5 cm (44.3 in)
Width: 190 cm (74.8 in)
Depth: 38 cm (15 in)
Date: Circa 1850
Origin: England
Available for UK and international shipping.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions about this item.
We deliver for free throughout mainland UK.
Please contact us for competitive international shipping costs. All of our pieces are shipped with an 'Antique Declaration' for customs purposes. Antiques are exempt from import duty from the UK to the USA and attract a reduced rate when imported from the UK into most European countries.
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London City Antiques
Private dealer
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Norwich
Norfolk
Tel : 07834270128
Non UK callers : +44 7834270128
This exceptional mid-19th-century cabinet is of outstanding quality, constructed in richly figured burr walnut and extensively decorated with intricate floral and pictorial marquetry. The substantial breakfront top sits above a beautifully inlaid frieze, incorporating scrolling foliage, flowers, urn motifs and charming figurative scenes, demonstrating the remarkable skill of the cabinetmaker.
The central door forms the focal point of the cabinet and features an exceptionally decorative marquetry panel. A finely detailed classical urn overflowing with flowers and foliage is inlaid in contrasting timbers against a dramatic ebonised ground, creating an almost pictorial effect. The panel is framed by an ornate gilt metal border and surrounded by further floral marquetry.
To either side are large mirrored cabinet doors, their original-style mirror plates framed by burr walnut and further intricate floral and foliate inlay. The mirrors beautifully lighten the substantial cabinet and provide an attractive contrast to the darker central panel. The doors open to reveal six useful interior shelves, providing generous storage and display space.
Particularly impressive is the extensive gilt metal decoration throughout. Elaborate classical female masks with cascading foliate ornament adorn the upright pilasters, complemented by scrolling mounts, decorative escutcheons and continuous gilt metal mouldings around the doors, frieze and base. These rich ormolu-style mounts contrast beautifully with the warm colour and highly figured grain of the burr walnut.
The cabinet stands upon a substantial breakfront plinth base with shaped aprons beneath each section, each further embellished with decorative gilt metal mounts. Even the sides are beautifully veneered, demonstrating the quality of construction throughout.
At 190 cm wide, this is a substantial and highly decorative statement piece. Although traditionally described as a Victorian credenza, today it works wonderfully as a large cabinet or sideboard in a dining room, drawing room, entrance hall or living room, providing both impressive display and practical storage.
Although unsigned, the exceptional standard of the cabinetmaking, elaborate marquetry, quality burr walnut veneers and extensive decorative mounts suggest an important commissioned piece produced by a highly accomplished English cabinetmaker of the period.
Condition report: In excellent antique condition with minor age-related marks and wear consistent with its age and use. The burr walnut retains a wonderful rich colour and figuring, with the marquetry, mirrored panels and decorative gilt metal mounts presenting beautifully.
Height: 112.5 cm (44.3 in)
Width: 190 cm (74.8 in)
Depth: 38 cm (15 in)
Date: Circa 1850
Origin: England
Available for UK and international shipping.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions about this item.
We deliver for free throughout mainland UK.
Please contact us for competitive international shipping costs. All of our pieces are shipped with an 'Antique Declaration' for customs purposes. Antiques are exempt from import duty from the UK to the USA and attract a reduced rate when imported from the UK into most European countries.
Price
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Category Antique Furniture
Date 1850
Victorian Antiques Material Burr Walnut
Origin English
Item code as1055a4927 / 3221
Status For Sale
£10855.00 
$14628.20
€12678.64
$14628.20
€12678.64
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We deliver for free throughout mainland UK.
International shipping is available at a reasonable cost, please contact us for details.
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Terms and conditions
We offer a 14 day money back guarantee in the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with your purchase, we just ask that you pay for the cost of returning it to us.
Our Clock Warranty-
All clocks purchased from London City Antiques are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty includes mechanical failures, but does not include damage caused by improper use, tampering, environmental damage or physical damage. If your clock has a genuine defect that satisfies the conditions of the warranty and is within the warranty period we will, at our discretion and without cost to you, complete the necessary replacement of parts and/or rectify a fault or action any repair as identified by a fully trained horologist. In the unlikely event that a repair is not successful a full refund will be offered.
Our Clock Warranty-
All clocks purchased from London City Antiques are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty includes mechanical failures, but does not include damage caused by improper use, tampering, environmental damage or physical damage. If your clock has a genuine defect that satisfies the conditions of the warranty and is within the warranty period we will, at our discretion and without cost to you, complete the necessary replacement of parts and/or rectify a fault or action any repair as identified by a fully trained horologist. In the unlikely event that a repair is not successful a full refund will be offered.
View all stock from
London City Antiques
Private dealerBy appointment only
Norwich
Norfolk
Tel : 07834270128
Non UK callers : +44 7834270128
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