Can anyone help with this old cabinet?

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  1. Henning Walker

    Henning Walker New Member

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    Henning Walker, Sep 26, 2021
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  2. Henning Walker

    Henning Walker New Member

    I inherited this a few years ago and after some hunting around found the will of my 3xGreat-Grandmother which included this cabinet. She died in 1951, but I am curious to know when this cabinet might date from?

    Is anyone able to offer any suggestions as to its age, possible origin and any other information?

    Any help would be much appreciated!
     
    Henning Walker, Sep 26, 2021
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  3. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    Just standing it upright for you. Not to worry, for some reason certain phone pictures do this & we don't know why.

    Nain's Display Unit.jpg
     
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  4. Henning Walker

    Henning Walker New Member

    Thanks!
     
    Henning Walker, Sep 26, 2021
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    And just enlarged it a wee bit!!! Easier to see it's nuances!!

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  6. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Hard to tell what's going on inside with the shelves. Reflections? Can you show it open?
     
    Bakersgma, Sep 26, 2021
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  7. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    reminds me a little bit of a medical cabinet.
     
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  8. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Seems 1920-ish to me.
     
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  9. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    nightstand for highbeds ?
     
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  10. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Maybe a version of a Victorian music cabinet with wood inlay? 1900-1910?
     
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  11. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

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  12. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    What are the dimensions? Are the upper shelves set with velvet? As mentioned, a picture of it open might be useful, as would a picture of the back. Any plywood used n the construction?
     
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  13. Fern77

    Fern77 Well-Known Member

    Display cabinet of sorts. Marquetery has seen better days.
     
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  14. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Not Victorian. Agree with Moreotherstuff on a 1920s date. The unusual appearance may indicate a hobby piece.
     
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