Antique Music Cabinet, English, Rosewood, Display Case, Inlay, Victorian, C.1870

This is an antique music cabinet. An English, rosewood display case with boxwood inlay, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Presents an elegance of some esteem and craftsmanship

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select rosewood shows fine grain interest and rich colour

Glazed with a quality, bevelled glass plate

Unmarked as such, the craftsmanship and finish redolent of the esteemed Gillows

Shaped top of bowed form, decorated with boxwood stringing and central medallion

Further inlay graces the door, with distinctive heraldic motif

Dressed with a small brass pull of oval form, upon a decorated backplate

Four shelf interior, each lined with golden baize at graduated heights

Finished reverse lends the case to central room placement

Shaped plinth base with ogee bracket feet at each corner

Riding smoothly upon a set of four hidden brass castors

This is a striking antique music cabinet, with appealing colour and quality finish. The bevelled door glass affords a clear, bright view of the interior, making it suitable as a display case if required. Solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max depth: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Max height: 91.5cm (36'')

Shelf width: 40cm (15.75'')

Shelf depth: 31cm (12.25'').

Origin : United Kingdom
Manufacture Date : Circa 1870
Materials : Rosewood