Overview

A fine late Victorian satinwood demi-lune side cabinet by Flashman & Co of Dover, dating from circa 1890. Crafted in richly figured satinwood with elegant rosewood crossbanding and decorated throughout with finely hand-painted classical panels, this is a rare and decorative piece combining fine cabinetmaking with high-quality painted ornament of considerable charm.

Key Features

  • Maker: Flashman & Co, Dover - late Victorian, circa 1890
  • Richly figured satinwood with elegant rosewood crossbanding
  • Central door with hand-painted romantic mythological garden scene
  • Flanking panels depicting neo-classical pedestal urns
  • Delicate line inlay framing throughout
  • Elegant demi-lune form - refined, practical, and space-efficient
  • Elegant tapering legs
  • Original internal shelving retained

Craftsmanship & Detail

The central door features a romantic mythological garden scene of considerable painterly quality, while the flanking panels depict neo-classical pedestal urns - all framed within delicate line inlay that highlights the warm satinwood ground and rosewood crossbanding. The demi-lune form is both refined and practical, offering strong visual presence while remaining well-proportioned and space-efficient. Raised on elegant tapering legs and retaining its original internal shelving, this cabinet represents the finest tradition of late Victorian decorative furniture - a documented piece by a named maker, suitable for refined interiors and serious collectors alike.

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  • Carefully transported to minimise movement and risk
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Condition Report

Presented in lovely condition throughout. The satinwood retains excellent colour and figuring, the rosewood crossbanding is crisp, and the hand-painted panels are well-preserved and displaying beautifully. Original internal shelving intact and in good order.

Additional Notes

  • Satinwood retaining excellent colour and figuring throughout
  • Hand-painted panels well-preserved and displaying beautifully
  • Rosewood crossbanding crisp and intact
  • Original internal shelving present and in good order

Dimensions


Height 94cm   Width 92cm   Depth 44cm

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