Antique Cocktail Cabinet, English, Egyptian Taste, Great Exhibition, Victorian

Our Stock # 26148

This is an antique cocktail cabinet. An English, mahogany and cast iron Great Exhibition era drinks stand in Egyptian revival taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

• Rare and delightfully fascinating, with a distinctive aesthetic finish
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
• Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
• Arranged as a top cabinet with a pair of drawers beneath a faux fascia
  
  
• Unusual form, with canted corners, the front pair hosting Egyptian Queen busts in cast iron
• Lid opens back through 180 degrees, revealing a deep interior
• Pair of removable shelves offering space for bottles below, or a set of drinking glasses
• The interior height of 31cm easily accommodates whiskey decanters or Demi-sized bottles
  
  
• Fascia presented as drawers, the upper two being a decorative, faux panel
• Pair of opening drawers, the deeper drawer with a working lock — key present
• Lower drawer interior replete with a two divisions to the right hand side
  
  
• Scrolled cast iron rail accentuates the lower front apron
• Striking front legs host highly memorable pairs of feet with block toes
• Square section rear legs gently taper towards the ground

This is a highly distinctive antique cocktail cabinet, with a period revival interest of Egyptian iconography accentuating the casework in a pleasingly original, and unusual manner. Typical of the expressive craftsmanship surrounding the Great Exhibition of 1851, this cabinet is a rare and endearing example. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 78cm (30.75'')
Max Depth: 59.5cm (23.5'')
Max Height: 96.5cm (38'')

Internal Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')
Internal Depth: 50.5cm (20'')
Internal Height: 31cm (12.25'')