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Antique Art Deco Epstein Manner Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar 1920s

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This is a fantastic antique Art Deco petit burr walnut cocktail cabinet in the Epstein manner by Turnidge of London, circa 1920 in date. There is no mistaking the timeless appeal of this highly collectable item and it would be a wonderful addition to your lounge. It is of rectangular form, made in beautiful burr walnut, the upper part comprises a pair of doors enclosing a fitted birds eye maple and mirrored interior with a glass shelf and a mirrored slide for serving drinks below. The interior of the bar is fitted with a light that has been rewired and tested. The lower part has two doors that open to reveal a large fitted cupboard with a single shelf. The cabinet bears the makers label 'A Turnidge Product’, With working locks and keys. Provenance: The Lawrie Gatehouse Collection Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, French polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 130 x Width 76 x Depth 37 Dimensions in inches: Height 4 foot, 3 inches x Width 2 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches Lawrie Gatehouse (1943 - 2020) was an avid collector of Art Deco and posters, drawn to the printed medium through his primary love of the golden age of steam and travel. In his professional life, Lawrie was a mechanical engineer who founded Process Systems International, a successful engineering firm in Northampton in 1992. Another of his lifelong passions was drag racing, after getting hooked at the Blackbushe DragFest in 1964. He consequently spent over 50 years committed to the sport. He loved the innovative streamlined style, the bright colours and the flamboyance of the age. But, above all, he admired the skill and exquisite craftsmanship - the like of which he felt would not be seen again. Lawrie’s collection of 1920’s posters showed his engineering background and his enjoyment of travel. He had an extensive knowledge of cars, boats and planes but his love for anything with an engine came second to his love of Art Deco. Lawrie was an avid reader and he studied countless books about the leading designers of that time. Walnut & Burr Walnut Walnut is a hard, dense, tight- grained wood that polishes to a very smooth finish. It is a popular and attractive wood whose colour ranges from near white in the sapwood to a dark hew in the heartwood. When dried in a kiln, walnut wood tends to develop a dull brown colour, but when air-dried can become a rich purplish-brown. Because of its colour, hardness and grain, it is a prized furniture and carving wood. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable. Burr walnut refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find. Walnut "burrs" were often used to make fabulous furniture. Veneer sliced from walnut burl is one of the most valuable and highly prized by cabinet makers and prestige car manufacturers and is also a favourite material for shotgun stocks. Inlay was commonly used in the production of decorative burr walnut furniture, where pieces of coloured veneers are inlaid into the surface of the walnut, adding delicate or intricate patterns and designs. Inlays normally use various exotic veneers, but other materials such as brass or bone were also be used. Our reference: A2306.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.19 in (130 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A23061stDibs: LU950629625012

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