Victorian Furniture

Help identifying antique credenza

Started by driftwood · March 5, 2009 · 2 posts

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Victorian Furniture thread on victorianforum.com · started March 5, 2009 by driftwood · 2 posts · discussion in 2009.

Hi everyone. This credenza is a family piece, acquired sometime in the 1960s, but no one seems to know anything about it other than remembering someone mentioning "Victorian" and "East Indian Rosewood." I am interested in knowing everything about it's design, maker, woods…

Hi everyone.

This credenza is a family piece, acquired sometime in the 1960s, but no one seems to know anything about it other than remembering someone mentioning "Victorian" and "East Indian Rosewood."  I am interested in knowing everything about it's design, maker, woods used, period or any hints that can be provided, including how to care for it and what it might be worth.  I have looked for any markings or signatures and haven't seen any but I honestly do not know where to look. 

The dimensions are:  64"W x 42"H x 20"D.  It has two beautifully figured and perfectly bookmatched burl wood doors in front with a key lock on the right door.  The sides of the cabinet also have matching burl.  No drawers.  Single cabinet opening from front, with three finished shelves on inside (including bottom/base).  I don't know the type of interior wood but it is a bit more yellowish than the pictures indicate, trimmed with a darker wood.  The marble top is almost 2 inches thick (and heavy!) and is cut to fit to a conforming case on the top.  The inside right door (last photo) has a metal plate behind the lock.

This is a great website!  I've spent several hours admiring the beautiful craftsmanship and enjoying the posts.  I'm here to learn and would be most grateful for your comments. 

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