This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza, circa 1850 in date. Oozing sophistication and charm, this credenza is the absolute epitome of Victorian high society. Its attention to detail and lavish decoration are certain to draw the eye wherever you choose to place it in your home. The entire piece highlights the unique and truly exceptional pattern of the burr walnut grain extremely well. This credenza is bow ended with elegant bow glass doors on either side with a panelled door in the centre, which has plenty of room to house your drinks, glasses, crockery, etc. It is finished off by the addition of fabulous gilded ormolu mounts which decorate it beautifully. The central oval panel has the most beautiful and intricate hand cut floral marquetry decoration on an ebonised background, which was the work of a Victorian master craftsman. Its attention to detail and lavish ormolu decorations are certain to draw the eye wherever you choose to place it in your home. Condition: You are viewing this item in its excellent original untouched condition. It will be restored before delivery and this is included in the price. Dimensions in cm: Height 104 x Width 176 x Depth 44 Dimensions in inches: Height 3 feet, 5 inches x Width 5 feet, 9 inches x Depth 1 foot, 5 inches “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 produce some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find. Ormolu (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'. The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object. No true ormolu was produced in France after around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the original mercury-firing ormolu method for sheer beauty and richness of colour. Electroplating is the most common modern technique. Ormolu techniques are essentially the same as those used on silver, to produce silver-gilt (also known as vermeil). Our reference: 04378 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. To request a shipping quote for the items in your cart, please click HERE. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.