Do you know about cabinets?

Simondi · 14th December 2019, 10:19

We were given a display cabinet many years ago and have always been tempted to get rid of it.
The wood is solid - no MDF or chipboard.

I reckon it would have been made around the 30s or 40s.

Anyone know how much it's worth - if anything?

wraymond · 14th December 2019, 11:08

It's lovely. Probably Edwardian (1901-1910), unfussy as opposed to the Victorian examples. Later styles approaching and including Art Deco realise better prices. Brown wood so not exactly fashionable, which affects value, but quality manufacture from good materials - could be S. American mahogany, can't tell from photo. Value depends hugely on selling venue but a trader (think used car salesman!) about £60/80. Look for examples ('domestic display cabinets') on Ebay/Gumtree.

Simondi · 15th December 2019, 23:19

Thanks Wraymond

patrolman pete · 17th December 2019, 18:43

Is Rabbett Rover ( Lewis) still a member ? Last time I saw him on the telly he was an auctioneer .

spyder · 17th December 2019, 19:08

It is a Queen Ann bow front/China or curio display cabinet with ball and claw feet, made from Mahogany. The ones with a higher, veneered or marquetry strip around the top are worth slightly more. Probable worth around £150 depending on the makers plate, if it has one at all.

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Originally Posted by Simondi

We were given a display cabinet many years ago and have always been tempted to get rid of it.
The wood is solid - no MDF or chipboard.

I reckon it would have been made around the 30s or 40s.

Anyone know how much it's worth - if anything?

Gate Keeper · 18th December 2019, 07:54

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Originally Posted by patrolman pete

Is Rabbett Rover ( Lewis) still a member ? Last time I saw him on the telly he was an auctioneer .

He is still a member but it’s been ages since he posted anything up. He is an auctioneer with expertise for antiques. I have been to his house and have his contact details if needed.

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