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Antique Brass H Hinges

Fine Quality George III Antique Mahogany Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
above two arched panelled doors with original brass H-hinges and a delightful fitted interior. It comes
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Other

Georgian Oak Cabinet Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
retaining original brass "H" hinges, flanked by pair of larger doors with mahogany banding and standing on
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1750s Welsh George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Antique Georgian Oak Cabinet Dresser
Georgian Oak Cabinet Dresser
$16,500
H 30.75 in W 58 in D 16 in
English Oak Arched and Paneled Blind Door H-Hinged Corner Cabinet, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
with gouge work, upper case with flanking H-hinged arched paneled doors revealing three butterfly
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1770s English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Brass, Iron

Early 19th Century English George III Standing Corner Cupboard
Located in Middleburg, VA
over a gracefully arched glazed door retaining the original iron "H" hinges and brass hardware. There
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Quality 18th Century Antique Plum Pudding Mahogany Bow Fronted Corner Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
reveal a fitted interior with four shelves and three drawers. Original brass H shaped hinges and key. An
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18th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Other

Antique Bow Front Corner Cabinet, English, Flame, Wall Cupboard, Georgian, 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, the right hand door with inset lock — key present Doors open upon tall pairs of brass H-shaped
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Wood

Antique Bow Front Corner Cabinet, English, Oak, Wall Mount Cupboard, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
lock — key present Doors open upon pairs of brass H-shaped butterfly hinges Brass mounting loops to
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Wood

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
and rosewood crossbanding, original H shaped brass hinges opening to reveal a fitted shaped shelved
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18th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Hanging Bow Front Corner Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany hanging bow front corner cabinet with six original H shaped brass
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19th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Antique Bow Front Corner Cabinet, English, Wall Cupboard, Georgian, circa 1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
tapers gracefully Pair of bow front doors dressed with ornate brass escutcheons and H-shaped hinges
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Late 18th Century British Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

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Georgian Irish Yewwood Standing Corner Cupboard
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
pair of arched doors with applied panels and original large brass 'H' hinges of unusual design. The low
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1760s Irish Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Yew

Georgian Mahogany Floor Standing Corner Cupboard
Located in Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe
quality brass H hinges. The interior has three shaped oak shelves above a central drawer. This beautiful
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Late 18th Century Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Large Early 19th Century Mahogany Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
original brass "H" hinges and internally shelved with three original drawers at the base. The cornice has
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Wonderful 18th Century Figured Bow Fronted Mahogany Corner Cabinet, circa 1790
Located in East Sussex, GB
beautiful patination. The solid brass H hinges are original and very strong. The doors open and close
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1790s Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Attractive Victorian Oak Corner Cupboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
fitted with original H hinges, brass escutcheons and working lock and key. This oak cupboard retains its
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1860s English Victorian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Attractive Victorian Oak Corner Cupboard
Attractive Victorian Oak Corner Cupboard
H 40.95 in W 28.35 in D 18.12 in
Antique walnut kneehole
Located in Salisbury, GB
starburst in the central cupboard door. The door hung on the lovely H brass hinges. Above the cupboard door
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1880s English George I Antique Brass H Hinges

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Walnut

Antique walnut kneehole
Antique walnut kneehole
H 29 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Corner Cupboard
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
veneered in stunning cuts of flame mahogany that are hung with ‘H’ brass hinges. It comes with working lock
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1790s English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Harewood

George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Corner Cupboard
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Corner Cupboard
H 41.34 in W 27.17 in D 18.51 in
Fine Quality Antique George III Mahogany Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
above two arched panelled doors with original brass H-hinges and a delightful fitted interior. It comes
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19th Century English Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Dutch Colonial Brass Mounted Cupboard
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dutch Colonial tropical hardwood cupboard, with a brass wrapped cornice and base, brass etched H
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Brass H Hinges

Dutch Colonial Brass Mounted Cupboard
Dutch Colonial Brass Mounted Cupboard
H 58.5 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
English 1790 George III Quill Work Scrollwork Decorated Tea Caddy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
of flowers, monogram to the reverse "M.H". Brass drop handle, hinged with bone interior handles
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Brass

19th Century American Cherrywood Dry Sink
Located in Savannah, GA
Primitive American cherrywood dry sink. Retains the original brass latches and "H" hinges. Features
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1850s American Primitive Antique Brass H Hinges

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Cherry

18th Century Quality Antique Oak Hall Cupboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
panelled doors with original brass H shaped hinges opening to reveal a storage compartment. Quality
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1740s English Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Period Georgian Corner Cabinet Mahogany 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
brass “H” style hinges. Above the doors the frieze having boxwood and ebonised line inlays with a
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Welsh Dresser Plate Rack Server Sideboard 1780
Located in Portland, OR
doors each enclosing a single shelf, the doors with 'H' shaped brass hinges & brass escutcheons
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1780s English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Antique Bow Fronted Corner Cabinet, English, Georgian, Oak, Hanging, circa 1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
. Doors open on classic solid brass butterfly 'H' hinges Brass keyhole linings dressing original working
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Antique Corner Cabinet, Oak, Mahogany Georgian, Glazed, Hanging, Cupboard
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
later glazed panel Original, solid brass butterfly 'H' hinges Original iron lock untested as key
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18th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Antique Corner Cabinet on Stand, George III, Oak, Mahogany, circa 1770 and Later
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
door decorated with Classic conch shell inlay Featuring original brass butterfly 'H' hinges Working
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18th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Tall, Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Oak, Georgian, Pot Cupboard, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
panels Dressed with shaped iron lock escutcheons and brass butterfly 'H' hinges Working inset locks to
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Antique, Corner Cabinet, Georgian, Mahogany, Bow Fronted, Hanging, circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
classical trace to the doors Classic solid brass butterfly 'H' hinges Shaped brass escutcheons dressing
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Antique English 18th Century Georgian Oak Corner Cupboard Cabinet, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
quality panelled oak hanging corner cupboard with brass H-hinges. Good colour and patina. In excellent
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18th Century English George II Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Pine Corner Cupboard
Located in Baltimore, MD
panel doors and a single shelf inside. The whole piece has a lovely patina. Replaced brass "H" hinges.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass H Hinges

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Pine

Pine Corner Cupboard
Pine Corner Cupboard
H 93 in W 45 in D 20 in
19th Century Rustic Swedish Pine Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
panel longer doors above a lower tier of single panel doors. Brass "H" hinges hang the doors
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1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Brass

Bow Fronted Antique Corner Cabinet, Georgian, circa 1725
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, typical of the period Classic solid brass butterfly 'H' hinges Pierced brass escutcheons dressing
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Early 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Walnut Chippendale Two-Piece Corner Cupboard
Located in West Chester, PA
Has double glass doors above two panelled doors below with scalloped shelves. Brass H-hinges and
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Early 1800s American Chippendale Antique Brass H Hinges

Pine William and Mary Desk on Frame
Located in West Chester, PA
A pine desk on frame with plain interior, brass hinges, straight H-stretchers and turned legs
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1730s American William and Mary Antique Brass H Hinges

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Pine

Pine William and Mary Desk on Frame
H 35 in W 26.5 in D 22 in
English Mahogany and Oak George II Bookcase
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany and oak George II bookcase, has exceptional seven inch brass H hinges. It is in
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1730s English Antique Brass H Hinges

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Brass

Regency Corner Cupboard in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
, H hinges and string inlaid doors enclosing 3 shelves and 3 spice drawers to base. All in wonderful
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Early 19th Century Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Regency Corner Cupboard in Mahogany
Regency Corner Cupboard in Mahogany
H 42 in W 29.92 in D 18.9 in
Wardrobe, Hall Cupboard 18th Century Oak
Located in Honiton, Devon
hanging space, three false drawers over four drawers. Fielded paneled doors, original brass H hinges
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1780s English Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

George III Period Bowfront Corner Cupboard of Flame Mahogany
Located in Chamblee, GA
two doors with matched bookplate veneers of flame mahogany. The doors are attached by brass H hinges
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19th Century English Antique Brass H Hinges

Antique Oak Corner Cabinet, Georgian Oak Hanging Cupboard, Scotland 1750, H996
Located in Vancouver, BC
with external brass "H" hinges and decorative lock escutcheon + Opens to reveal a pair of fitted
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1750s Scottish Georgian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

19th Century Oak Corner Cabinet, English, circa 1800
Located in Honiton, Devon
antique cupboard has a terrific mellow patina, a simple shape and original brass "H" hinges. The interior
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Early 1800s English George I Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Antique Single Wardrobe Solid Oak Gothic Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
paneled door with Gothic panels and brass H hinges, enclosing later hanging rail and hooks with full
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19th Century Antique Brass H Hinges

English 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
a document door of Yew. There are brass H-Hinges on the top while the fall has its original iron
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Antique Georgian English Carved Oak Corner Cupboard Cabinet with Glazed Door
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
has a fancy brass escutcheon and brass H-hinges to the door. This piece dates from circa 1800 but has
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Antique Georgian Oak Corner Cupboard English Regency Hanging Cabinet, circa 1780
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
central inlaid shell motif. It has a fancy pressed brass escutcheon, brass H-hinges, a shaped top pelmet
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Antique English Georgian Oak and Mahogany Bow Front Corner Cupboard, circa 1790
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
brass escutcheons and brass H-hinges, it has a dentil cornice to the top and shaped pilasters to the
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany, Oak

Beautiful Large 17th Century Yew, Oak and Fruitwood Press Cupboard / Wardrobe
Located in Heathfield, GB
fielded panels open on solid brass H hinges to reveal a capacious interior with 12 original well shaped
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17th Century Antique Brass H Hinges

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Fruitwood, Oak, Yew

Regency Inlaid Corner Cupboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn636 Fine quality regency, bowfronted corner cupboard, having original H brass hinges, moulded
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Early 19th Century Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Regency Inlaid Corner Cupboard
Regency Inlaid Corner Cupboard
H 42 in W 30.32 in D 20.08 in
George III Solid Walnut Astragal Glazed Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Stutton, GB
astragal glazed doors, fitted interior with three shelves and three small drawers, original H brass hinges
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19th Century European George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Walnut

Antique Oak Cupboard Dresser Base
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
H door hinges Between the cupboard doors are fielded panels as a feature. Measures: 156cms wide
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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Antique Oak Cupboard Dresser Base
Antique Oak Cupboard Dresser Base
H 31.3 in W 61.42 in D 18.9 in
Antique Georgian Walnut & Oak Inlaid Wall Corner Cabinet, Scotland 1800, B2684
Located in Vancouver, BC
butterfly "H" hinges Doors open to reveal triple shelves Has original lock but no key Comes with hanging
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Brass H Hinges

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Wood

Fine Regency Wall Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
figured mahogany bowed doors with original H brass hinges. All in wonderful condition, ready to place at
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Early 19th Century Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Fine Regency Wall Hanging Corner Cupboard
Fine Regency Wall Hanging Corner Cupboard
H 44.1 in W 29.93 in D 18.9 in
Lovely Untouched Mahogany George II Period Knee Hole Desk
Located in Darwen, GB
recessed mahogany door with H hinges and brass escutcheons, with solid Cuban mahogany sides and supported
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1750s George II Antique Brass H Hinges

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Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Oak Bow Front Corner Cupboard Hanging Cabinet
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
ebony banding dating from the late 18th century. It has attractive brass escutcheons and H hinges and
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Small and Handsome 18th Century Oak Press and Wardrobe, C. 1770
Located in Heathfield, GB
open and close smoothly on original brass H shaped hinges and have a lock and working key. The back of
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18th Century Antique Brass H Hinges

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Oak

Stunning Queen Anne Walnut Kneehole Desk with Original Hardware c. 1710
Located in Heathfield, GB
top concealed within the apron. The cupboard door has its original H shaped brass hinges, escutcheon
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18th Century Queen Anne Antique Brass H Hinges

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Walnut

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Wire

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Antique Brass H Hinges For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique brass h hinges available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique brass h hinges available were constructed with great care. Antique brass h hinges have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique brass h hinges bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique brass h hinges are appealing in their simplicity, but Benham & Froud, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Liberty & Co. produced popular antique brass h hinges that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Brass H Hinges?

Antique brass h hinges can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,038, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $136,111.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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