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Place of Origin: British
Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1940
Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase with replaced keys/locks
Measures: W219 x D50 x H215 cm
Base W216 x D50 x H81 cm
Top W219 x D43 x H134 cm.
Category
1940s Vintage British Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century British Antique Victorian Two-Part Pinewood Secretary Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century British Victorian two-part secretary, finely hand-crafted in painted pinewood. The piece is crowned with a distinctive swan-neck pediment and an elegant dentil ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$17,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Aesthetic Movement Mirrored Cabinet Attributed to Henry William Batley
By Henry William Batley
Located in Savannah, GA
In an unusual pentagon shape, this fine Victorian example of the Aesthetic Movement is constructed of burled walnut and ebonized wood.
Features include a raised beveled mirrored ba...
Category
1870s Aesthetic Movement Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$3,615 Sale Price
47% Off
George III Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a pair of paneled doors enclosing adjustable shelves, raised on turned feet and original casters. Provenance; Norman Adams Ltd. Londo...
Category
1790s George III Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Mid 19th Century English Birch Hanging Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hanging cabinet in the form of a miniature chiffonier of satin birch. England, c. 1860. 25 1/2" w., 10" d., 25" h.
Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major sour...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$720 Sale Price
55% Off
Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique secretaire cabinet. An English, mahogany chest of drawers with drop front writing desk, dating to the Georgian period, ci...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Ormolu Mounted Serpentine Boulle Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique, Victorian, ebonised, ormolu mounted, and Boulle cut brass marquetry serpentine credenza, circa 1870 in date.
It is beautifully inlaid in cut brass, in ...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
Gillows. A fine Aesthetic Movement side cabinet with hand painted floral panels
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
Gillows. An Aesthetic Movement side cabinet with hand painted floral panels to the doors and drawers; with a turned gallery to the top and to the lower shelf.
Category
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
E. Goodall Manchester An English Arts
Crafts Display Cabinet with Floral Inlay
Located in London, GB
E. Goodall of Manchester, a fruit wood, inlaid, and leaded glass display cabinet with an array of Glasgow Rose and floral fruitwood inlays.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts British Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
English Arts
Crafts Oak Two-Part Step Back Cupboard Cabinet c. 1920
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH ARTS & CRAFTS OAK TWO-PART CUPBOARD
With a step-back form clever carved wood latching mechanisms circa 1920
Item # 403PPK18Q
This is such a fun step-back cupboard. We are ...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts British Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,480 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique Chippendale Mahogany Carved Display Case Cabinet Vitrine on Stand 1895
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Edwardian mahogany Chippendale Revival carved cabinet on stand, circa 1895.
This fine antique two section mahogany display cabinet, with the top section having an arc...
Category
1890s Chinese Chippendale Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English safe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique English safe with a drawer on the inside in good and completely original condition. Working and with original keys. also for the drawer on the inside. Quite special that both...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$1,651
Arthur Brett English Georgian III Mahogany Bachelors Chest TV Media Cabinet Bar
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite 18th Century reproduction in the form of a mahogany bachelors chest by Arthur Brett. Features a faux 2 over 4 drawer graduated design which draws forward and slides back...
Category
Late 20th Century George III British Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
English Adam Style Satinwood Inlaid Parlor Cabinet
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Adam Style Satinwood Inlaid Parlor Cabinet
Superbly crafted English made Adams style side cabinet. It features a rectangular top over a drawer and two doors. The cabinet is ...
Category
19th Century Adam Style Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Burnt Bamboo Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English burnt bamboo cabinet with glass doors and three interior shelves. Very sturdy good condition.
Category
19th Century Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Bijouterie Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany bijouterie display cabinet having a quality carved mahogany 2 door glazed display cabinet with a pretty swan-neck pediment above a carved ma...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Other
19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Display Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany and inlaid display cabinet, the shaped cornice above an inlaid frieze, two glazed doors below opening to reveal two glass shelves inside, the bottom of each doo...
Category
1890s Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Drinks Cabinet from Beithcraft, 1950s
By Beithcraft
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century mahogany Beithcraft drinks cabinet or linen cabinet
There's a cupboard with a mirror back and shelf, along with three drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Cabinets
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Antique Quality Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality Edwardian mahogany inlaid corner cabinet having a fine inlay decoration which makes this an altogether striking piece. It boasts a charming shaped inlaid gallery top ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Cabinets
Materials
Other
English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
This substantial antique oak wardrobe has simple, elegant lines and great functionality. The timeless design adds to the appeal of the gorgeous oa...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet by Herbert E Gibbs
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of our Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet by renowned British furniture maker Herbert E Gibbs. A beautiful teak cabinet with slid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique Gentleman
s Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's folio cabinet. An English, bird's-eye maple and burr walnut decorative cupboard, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Exceptional craftsmanship...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Art Deco Spectacular Circular Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your 'collections'. Beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet circa 1930s
By Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet circa 1930s
Stepped shaped top,
Glazed Centre door with working lock & key,
Open to Reveal:
Mirror back , 3 plate glass adjustable shelves
Pair pane...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage British Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Fine Quality Solid Mahogany Brass Bound Campaign Style Wine Cellarette
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality solid mahogany brass bound campaign style wine cellarette is a striking example of timeless craftsmanship combined with practical elegance. Constructed from richly ...
Category
Early 1900s Campaign Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Cylindrical with white marble top and carved and shaped border with conforming fluted case section with a door. Plinth base.
Category
1840s Early Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Marquetry Demi Lune Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique English Victorian marquetry inlaid demi-lune cabinet, circa 1880 in date.
This splendid cabinet is made of flame mahogany and features beautiful satin woo...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Pair Goncalo Alves
King-Wood Side Cabinets 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous pair of antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves & King-Wood side cabinets, dating from Circa1880.
Each cabinet has a cupboard door which opens to a central shelf. They ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Kingwood
Late 19th Century Mahogany Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
This hand-crafted Victorian mahogany cabinet was made in the Late 19th Century. Departing from more ornate designs typical of Victorian fur...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Queen Anne Style Cupboard Mustard Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century mahogany cabinet or cupboard featuring a mustard yellow lacquer speckled finish by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938...
Category
19th Century Queen Anne Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19thC Large English Pine Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870
19thC large English pine cabinet
(losses)
Measures: H 176 x D 34 x W 121 cm.
Category
1860s Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Pier Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany and inlaid pier cabinet, in good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use.
Measures: wi...
Category
19th Century Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master specimen chest on stand. An English, satinwood document archive or collector's cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, c...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed Display Bookcase, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pier cabinet. An English, walnut and ormolu glazed display or bookcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. An exceptional example, notable for its refined...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid display cabinet having a shaped gallery back with original painted decoration above an inlaid mahogany frieze and a single astral glazed mah...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Cabinets
Materials
Other
English Hand Painted / Decorated Wood Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful English craftsmanship hand painted and decorated gilt chinoiserie display cabinet. This chinoiserie cabinet has Chinese Chippendale ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie British Cabinets
Materials
Brass
ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN FLAMED HARDWOOD RECORD PLAYER MEDIA CABINET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Flamed Mahogany record player cabinet that can also be used as a drinks cab...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine quality William and Mary style double dome bureau bookcase or antique English walnut cabinet. This bureau bookcase has an outstanding quality double dome shaped top with...
Category
18th Century William and Mary Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Late 18th Century Georgian Oak Cabinet / Cupboard
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Late 18th century oak cupboard, The top part has two doors with fielded panels. The lower part has four drawers with brass handles. The cabin...
Category
1780s Georgian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dental Engineer
s Specimen Drawers, English, Admindex, Filing Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dental engineer's specimen drawers. An English, enamelled steel Admindex filing cabinet, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960....
Category
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mid 20th Century Custom Country French Breakfront Cabinet in Painted Finish
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A mid 20th century custom-made country French breakfront cabinet, finished in a distressed pale blue-green paint with warm wood-toned interior shelving. The upper section features fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Bamboo Cabinet with Parquetry Door and Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century English bamboo bedside cabinet from the 19th century with parquetry décor. This 19th-century English bamboo small cabinet exudes charm with its intricate design and ti...
Category
19th Century Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Fantastic Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid ormolu mounted bookcase cabinet having a quality moulded cornice above a pair of prett...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet by Maple
Co.
By Maple
Co.
Located in Suffolk, GB
Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet by Maple & Co., with a shaped inlaid top, two astragal glazed doors with beveled edge glass, six adjustable glass shelves, beveled edge mirr...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Brass
17th Century English Oak Joined Chest or Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English panel carved coffer or chest (trunk) of oak from the Jacobean period (King James II), featuring an iron-hinged, panel top, mounted t...
Category
17th Century Jacobean Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Iron
1950
s Engineers Drawer Units - Twenty Four Drawers (1226.3)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Engineers Drawer Units – Twenty Four Drawers (1226.3)
1950’s Engineers Drawer Units – Twenty Four Drawers (1226.3). We recently cleared an engineering workshop in Northamptons...
Category
1950s Vintage British Cabinets
Materials
Pine
20th Century English Mahogany Forty Drawers Haberdashery Cabinet, c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century English hand crafted mahogany haberdashery, this piece has forty open drawers protected by later painted glass. A very practical and a truly wonderful conv...
Category
20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of English Oak Diminutive Two Door Corner Cupboards
Located in Milford, NH
A diminutive pair of oak two door corner cupboards in their original dark finish, with molded cornice on each surmounting an upper door with six glass panels and brass escutcheon, op...
Category
20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Corner Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A very impressive antique Georgian style bow front corner cabinet. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1950’s period.
The quality is excellent, this is a great ...
Category
1950s Georgian Vintage British Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fine Satinwood Paint Decorated English Adams Vitrine China Cabinet Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite English Adams style satinwood vitrine china cabinet, circa 1900, is a superb example of Edwardian craftsmanship and neoclassical elegance. Fashioned from richly graine...
Category
Early 1900s Adam Style Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
$7,560 Sale Price
47% Off
Antique English Walnut Glass Front Corner Cabinet, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Walnut Glass Front Corner Cabinet, Circa 1890-1910.
Category
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Towering Skyscraper Storage Cabinet by Maitland Smith 1980s
By Tony Duquette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Maitland Smith hommage to Paul Frankl's "Skyscraper Furniture" Features 18 Drawers two drawers and a pull-out shelf. It is a post-modern mast...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage British Cabinets
Materials
Brass
George II Japanned and Gilt Hanging Corner Cabinet, circa 1730
Located in Kastrup, DK
English hanging corner cabinet with a bowed front from the George II period, circa 1730.
Originally decorated with japanned motifs executed in gold leaf on a black and red ground, de...
Category
Mid-18th Century George II Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
UNIQUE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRY
s CHOCOLATE ROYAL CREST GLASS DISPLAY CASE CABINET
By Fry
s Cocoa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, super unique, curved glass Fry’s Chocolate display case...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
19thC Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
19thC Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
The projecting cornice above four glazed cupboard doors, enclosing adjustable shelves, abo...
Category
1880s Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Princess Diana
s Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
By Theodore Alexander, Brights of Nettlebed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home, the Althorp Estate, it was part of the Living History collection, made by Theodore Alexander and retailed through Brights of Nettlebed and has touch activated top lights
The Althorp estate is widely considered one of, if not the finest English country home left standing. You can see clips of the tours online, the place is an absolute marvel of English history.
The estate is owned, and has been by the Spencer family’s for over 500 years, I’ll include the history below. The estate is currently in the stewardship of the Earl of Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother
The bookcase itself is very fine, in flamed mahogany and has glass shelves and top spot lights which are activated by touching any one of the three right door hinges, each light has three dimness settings. The piece is fully stamped for Theodore Alexander the maker on the locks, Brights of Nettlebed for the retailer and the right drawer has what looks to be pewter, Althorp family crest inside.
This bookcase breaks down into five easy to transport pieces, you have the base which is one unit, the three top bookcase sections are all separate and the top cornice is also one removable piece
Condition wise this piece is exquisite, there is very little in terms of wear or use, it has been cherished since new and is a very fine piece indeed
Dimensions
Height:- 233cm, the brass urns on the very top can be unscrewed if ceiling height is an issue, they are 11cm tall each
Width:- 167cm
Depth:- 50.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
Althorp history
Althorp (popularly pronounced /'??l???rp/ AWL-thorp) is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha). By road it is about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of central London, situated between the villages of Great Brington and Harlestone. It has been held by the prominent aristocratic Spencer family for more than 500 years, and has been owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer since 1992. It was also the home of Lady Diana Spencer (later Princess of Wales) from her parents' divorce until her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales.
Althorp is mentioned as a small hamlet in the Domesday Book as "Olletorp", and by 1377 it had become a village with a population of more than fifty people. By 1505 there were no longer any tenants living there, and in 1508, John Spencer purchased Althorp estate with the funds generated from his family's sheep-rearing business. Althorp became one of the prominent stately homes in England. The palace dates to 1688, replacing an earlier house that was once visited by Charles I. The Spencer family amassed an extensive art collection and other valuable household items. During the 18th century, the house became a major cultural hub in England, and parties were regularly held, attracting many prominent members of Great Britain's ruling class. George John, 2nd Earl Spencer, who owned Althorp between 1783 and his death in 1834, developed one of the largest private libraries in Europe at the palace, which grew to over 100,000 books by the 1830s. After falling on hard times, John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, known as the Red Earl, in 1892 sold much of the collection to Enriqueta Rylands, who was building the University of Manchester Library. Many of Althorp's furnishings were sold off during the twentieth century, and between 1975 and 1992 alone approximately 20% of the contents were auctioned.
The house at Althorp was a "classically beautiful" red brick Tudor building, but its appearance was radically altered, starting in 1788, when the architect Henry Holland was commissioned to make extensive changes. Mathematical tiles were added to the exterior, encasing the brick, and four Corinthian pilasters were added to the front. The grand hall entrance to the house, Wootton Hall, was cited by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as "the noblest Georgian room in the county". The Great Dining Room in the east wing extension of the house was added in 1877 to designs by John Macvicar Anderson, its walls hung with faded, red damask silk. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to Althorp from Spencer House in London during the Blitz for safekeeping and still remain. The Picture Gallery stretches for 115 feet (35 m) on the first floor of the west wing, and is one of the best remaining examples of the original Tudor oak woodwork and ambiance in the mansion. It has an extensive collection of portraits, including Anthony van Dyck's War and Peace, a John de Critz...
Category
20th Century Chippendale British Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Princess Diana
s the Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
By Brights of Nettlebed, Thomas Chippendale, Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home, the Althorp Estate, it was part of the Living History collection, made by Theodore Alexander and retailed through Brights of Nettlebed
The Althorp estate is widely considered one of, if not the finest English country home left standing. You can see clips of the tours online, the place is an absolute marvel of English history.
The estate is owned, and has been by the Spencer family’s for over 500 years, I’ll include the history below. The estate is currently in the stewardship of the Earl of Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother
The bookcase itself is very fine, in flamed mahogany with a very regal oxblood velour lining. The handles inside the top section are leopard’s heads, you have two hidden drawers to the top, the right one has the Althorp family crest inside. The piece also has a removable coat of arms, armorial crest to the middle top
Condition wise this piece is exquisite, there is very little in terms of wear or use, it has been cherished since new and is a very fine piece indeed
Dimensions
Height:- 202cm
Width:- 81.5cm
Depth:- 41cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
Althorp History
Althorp (popularly pronounced /'??l???rp/ AWL-thorp) is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha). By road it is about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of central London, situated between the villages of Great Brington and Harlestone. It has been held by the prominent aristocratic Spencer family for more than 500 years, and has been owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer since 1992. It was also the home of Lady Diana Spencer (later Princess of Wales) from her parents' divorce until her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales.
Althorp is mentioned as a small hamlet in the Domesday Book as "Olletorp", and by 1377 it had become a village with a population of more than fifty people. By 1505 there were no longer any tenants living there, and in 1508, John Spencer purchased Althorp estate with the funds generated from his family's sheep-rearing business. Althorp became one of the prominent stately homes in England. The palace dates to 1688, replacing an earlier house that was once visited by Charles I. The Spencer family amassed an extensive art collection and other valuable household items. During the 18th century, the house became a major cultural hub in England, and parties were regularly held, attracting many prominent members of Great Britain's ruling class. George John, 2nd Earl Spencer, who owned Althorp between 1783 and his death in 1834, developed one of the largest private libraries in Europe at the palace, which grew to over 100,000 books by the 1830s. After falling on hard times, John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, known as the Red Earl, in 1892 sold much of the collection to Enriqueta Rylands, who was building the University of Manchester Library. Many of Althorp's furnishings were sold off during the twentieth century, and between 1975 and 1992 alone approximately 20% of the contents were auctioned.
The house at Althorp was a "classically beautiful" red brick Tudor building, but its appearance was radically altered, starting in 1788, when the architect Henry Holland was commissioned to make extensive changes. Mathematical tiles were added to the exterior, encasing the brick, and four Corinthian pilasters were added to the front. The grand hall entrance to the house, Wootton Hall, was cited by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as "the noblest Georgian room in the county". The Great Dining Room in the east wing extension of the house was added in 1877 to designs by John Macvicar Anderson, its walls hung with faded, red damask silk. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to Althorp from Spencer House in London during the Blitz for safekeeping and still remain. The Picture Gallery stretches for 115 feet (35 m) on the first floor of the west wing, and is one of the best remaining examples of the original Tudor oak woodwork and ambiance in the mansion. It has an extensive collection of portraits, including Anthony van Dyck's War and Peace, a John de Critz...
Category
20th Century Georgian British Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Large English Oak Haberdashery Collectors Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900
Large English oak Haberdashery Collectors cabinet with 70 drawers
Measures: W 126 x D 38 x H 191 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Georgian Five Piece Breakfront with Arrow Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous Georgian five piece breakfront with molded cornice surmounting three separate upper cases with four glass fretwork doors, opening to two adjustable shelves in each section...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique British Cabinets
Materials
Textile, Glass, Mahogany
Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco burr walnut double wardrobe.
A very lovely solid and well-made wardrobe, there is damage on side of...
Category
20th Century Art Deco British Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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