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Garryd

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Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« on: March 19, 2015, 05:50:54 am »
Hi there Forum Members

I inherited this piece of furniture from an Aunt. I believe it is Jacobean, circa 1820.
I have tried many times to find a similar style/design but so far was unable to. I also think that there was some other part that fitted on top (maybe a court buffet).

Can anyone please advise further.

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Garry
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2015, 10:03:07 am »
Was your family from Germany or that area ??
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2015, 11:07:33 am »
Try looking at English Revival furniture.
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2015, 12:51:05 am »
Hi
The story was that my Aunt's Late husband was an avid collector of the unusual. He was walking past a second hand furniture shop while they were busy offloading. He spotted this and immediately went inside and offered to purchase it. He paid the sum of R350 ($30) for it.

So far I have only come accross the following carving that looks similar:https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQWvoZ06TyWzte Ksxh8LhzPrhNOn8bFHo 3jX2Djrno3bjy01McMo g
But there is no description with the article.
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2015, 04:57:30 am »
Could we see the back and some of the unfinished interior?. (drawer bottoms, underside).
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2015, 09:52:48 am »
And could you please post a close up of the human face/carvings on the sides.  The face appears more in English style from what I can see...so need a better look.  Also post a picture of the hardware/hinges and note if there is any wording on it.

Also. are there any signs of wear on the top where another piece would have sat upon it?  It is highly possible this was a part of an Victorian Cupboard...but then have seen these pieces as is used as a sideboard/buffet.
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2015, 09:58:14 am »
Looks like english victorian to me, carved face could be their version of "north wind", popular in victorian times
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2015, 01:22:00 am »
Hi. Here are the pictures. The one for the bottom hinge is taken with the door pulled out (as if being removed) to show the actual hinge. As far as I can see there are no obvious modifications. Garry
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2015, 01:31:24 am »
The only mark I have found is this one on the lock box.
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2015, 01:49:45 am »
More pictures
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2015, 01:50:50 am »
and one more
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Re: Possible "Jacobean" Cabinet
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2015, 02:44:34 pm »
Quote from: jacon4 on March 20, 2015, 09:58:14 am
Looks like english victorian to me, carved face could be their version of "north wind", popular in victorian times

I'd agree with that. Classic example, might even have a couple of holes where the mirror back was once.
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