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Victorian Ship's Buffet Cabinet, Nautical Cupboard
This is a Victorian ship's buffet cabinet from HMS Espiegle. A nautical cupboard, English dating to c.1880 originally gracing the Captain's cabin. (Please see further notes as to the provenance at the foot of the description.)
A fine cabinet constructed in generous, stout stocks of top quality mahogany
Good consistent colour, grain interest and a desirable aged patina
The rear of the cabinet displaying hand hewn fitting marks
Raised on a continuous plinth base with rounded corners, inset with carved delineation to the stiles
A pair of dome top, field panel doors close with an integral dust strip
Inside left, a pair of deep wine & sprit drawers dressed with flush brass, campaign handles
Inside right a single shelf divides the space in two, a deep lip at the front to stop items falling forward at sea
Above, two drawers feature pairs of quality, floral pressed, brass pulls
Brass keyhole liners front the Whitaker of Wolverhampton locks, each stamped with the Admiralty broad arrow.
The top displaying well with rounded edge detail
A super cabinet steeped in history. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 109.25cm (43'')
Max Depth: 51cm (20'')
Max Height: 89cm (35'')
More about the Naval history of the cabinet
Originally commissioned for the Captain's cabin of HMS Espiegle.
HMS Espiegle (mischievous / playful)
A Dotterel class composite (wooden planks on iron frame) sloop launched Devonport 1880
1130 tons at 170ft x 36' beam x 15'9 draft
Single propeller driven by 1020hp steam engine achieving 11 knots. Also three masted barque rig.
Crew of 140 - 150
Two 7" rifled guns of 90cwt plus four 64lb muzzle loaders
Later at Australian Pacific Station 1881-85. China Station thereafter. Paid off Devonport 1891.
Amongst the evidence supporting this are:
i) The hand-written pencil marks beneath one of the drawers reading ' Capt buffet no 2 – Espiegle' and more faintly 'HMS Espiegle Captain's Buffet'.
ii) Original lock brass stamped 'Whitaker Wolverhampton' alongside the Admiralty broad arrow.
iii) Door catch also stamped with Admiralty broad arrow
iv) Grooving to back of cabinet synonymous with custom fitting to iron framed ships
v) Construction, joints, rounded corners and lipped shelves typical of traditional naval dockyard cabinetry
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A fine cabinet constructed in generous, stout stocks of top quality mahogany
Good consistent colour, grain interest and a desirable aged patina
The rear of the cabinet displaying hand hewn fitting marks
Raised on a continuous plinth base with rounded corners, inset with carved delineation to the stiles
A pair of dome top, field panel doors close with an integral dust strip
Inside left, a pair of deep wine & sprit drawers dressed with flush brass, campaign handles
Inside right a single shelf divides the space in two, a deep lip at the front to stop items falling forward at sea
Above, two drawers feature pairs of quality, floral pressed, brass pulls
Brass keyhole liners front the Whitaker of Wolverhampton locks, each stamped with the Admiralty broad arrow.
The top displaying well with rounded edge detail
A super cabinet steeped in history. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 109.25cm (43'')
Max Depth: 51cm (20'')
Max Height: 89cm (35'')
More about the Naval history of the cabinet
Originally commissioned for the Captain's cabin of HMS Espiegle.
HMS Espiegle (mischievous / playful)
A Dotterel class composite (wooden planks on iron frame) sloop launched Devonport 1880
1130 tons at 170ft x 36' beam x 15'9 draft
Single propeller driven by 1020hp steam engine achieving 11 knots. Also three masted barque rig.
Crew of 140 - 150
Two 7" rifled guns of 90cwt plus four 64lb muzzle loaders
Later at Australian Pacific Station 1881-85. China Station thereafter. Paid off Devonport 1891.
Amongst the evidence supporting this are:
i) The hand-written pencil marks beneath one of the drawers reading ' Capt buffet no 2 – Espiegle' and more faintly 'HMS Espiegle Captain's Buffet'.
ii) Original lock brass stamped 'Whitaker Wolverhampton' alongside the Admiralty broad arrow.
iii) Door catch also stamped with Admiralty broad arrow
iv) Grooving to back of cabinet synonymous with custom fitting to iron framed ships
v) Construction, joints, rounded corners and lipped shelves typical of traditional naval dockyard cabinetry
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.
We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.
Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.
Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.
Our Ref: A1534 Free delivery to most of the. U. K. & fast worldwide shipping
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Category Antique Furniture
Date c.1880
Late 19th Century Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin English
Item code as272a2485 / A1534
Status Sold
£1975.00 
$2629.71 
€2312.33 
$
€
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