Object Description
A superb antique Victorian burr walnut credenza, Circa 1860 in date.
Displaying sophistication and charm, this credenza is the absolute epitome of Victorian high society. Its attention to detail and lavish decoration are certain to draw the eye wherever you choose to place it in your home.
The entire piece highlights the unique and truly exceptional pattern of the burr walnut grain extremely well.
This credenza is breakfronted with an elegant central panelled door and glazed doors on either side, which open to reveal a velvet lined interiors with a shelf and plenty of room to house your drinks, glasses, crockery, etc..
It has beautiful and intricate inlaid decoration on a burr walnut ground with exquisite and decorative ormolu mounts,
Complete with working locks and key.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully restored, and the interior relined, in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 102 cm x Width 167 cm x Depth 36 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 4 inches x Width 5 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches
Burr Walnut refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.
Ormolu (from French ‘or moulu’, signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as ‘gilt bronze’.
The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.
Our reference: A3163