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An elegant antique Edwardian mahogany sheet music cabinet, dating from circa 1908–1918, featuring five drawers with decorative brass swan-neck handles and a useful lower shelf.
Originally designed for storing sheet music and musical scores, this attractive cabinet is a fine example of practical early 20th-century English furniture, combining traditional Edwardian styling with versatile storage.
The cabinet has a moulded rectangular top above five drawers, each fitted with an elegant brass swan-neck handle. The drawers feature shaped interior fronts, traditionally associated with sheet music storage, and are equally suitable for storing documents, stationery, correspondence, craft materials or household accessories.
Beneath the drawers is an open shelf supported by slender square tapering legs, providing additional storage or display space.
With its warm mahogany colouring, compact proportions and understated period detailing, this charming piece would sit beautifully in a sitting room, bedroom, study or music room.
Original H. J. Knee Ltd Retailer's Label
An interesting feature is the original brass retailer's label, which reads:
H. J. KNEE LTD – COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS – TROWBRIDGE – MELKSHAM – BRADFORD-ON-AVON
H. J. Knee Ltd was an established West Country house furnishing business. The original label adds character and a connection to the cabinet's early 20th-century retail history.
Dimensions
Height: 84 cm
Width: 53 cm
Depth: 37.5 cm
Drawer Internal Dimensions (Approx.)
Width: 38.5 cm
Depth: 29 cm
Height: 7 cm
Lower Shelf Measurements
Floor to shelf: 13 cm
Shelf to underside of cabinet: 20 cm
Condition
Good antique condition with age-related marks, minor scratches, rubbing and general wear to the finish consistent with over a century of use.
The top shows some surface marks and signs of previous use, while the cabinet retains an attractive warm mahogany colour and aged patina.
The drawers have clean, light-coloured interiors, and the cabinet is a charming and practical piece of Edwardian furniture.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
Delivery
UK-mainland furniture delivery is included through trusted furniture couriers.
Additional delivery charges may apply to remote areas, including the Scottish Highlands and islands. Please contact us before purchasing for confirmation.
