General Details

This BRAND NEW Engineers / collectors cabinet is made from solid English oak in the traditional manner using traditional jointing methods to very high standards. A true heirloom piece made to give more than a lifetime’s service.

Just to hammer home the fact that these are brand new. They’ve not been pre owned, they don’t have any scratches, dents or gouges of missing wood. They’ve not been prized open, there’s no oily finger marks on the drawer bottoms or strange odours emanating from dirty drawer linings. Yes I’ve had experience of pre owned cabinets too!!!

This beautiful 7 drawer cabinet has been styled on the vintage and iconic Moore & Wright cabinets, although the materials and workmanship has been significantly improved from the mass produced M&W cabinets. (Please see my note of caution in this regard at the bottom of this description)

Construction

Handmade by myself (a time served engineer) in solid English oak to exacting standards and level of fit. The raw oak stock is carefully chosen by me with each board’s position in the cabinet very carefully selected to show off to the maximum the grain and figuring of this beautiful natural material. (no veneers here, where you see oak it’s oak all the way to the other side)

All cabinet and drawer joints are extremely strong, being finger/comb joints, just as the vintage cabinets were. The drop down (breadboard) front is lockable with a 4 lever brass lock and key. This is stowed as shown in the initial photo on “baize” runners when open. The front when locked into position holds the drawers gently closed and secured.

All drawers are lined with removable green “baize” inserts , which can easily be recovered should they become marked or stained overtime, leaving the quality birchwood plywood bases unmarked. The drawers run smoothly on hardwood Beech runners that are secured in place with screws, meaning that after many many years of service can easily replaced should it become necessary.

Drawer pulls (also handmade in-house) are shown with a white insert but they can be supplied with coloured inserts. Please choose from brass, aluminium, blue, green, red, orange, and yellow, in any combination of your choice. Please state preference when purchasing.

All hardware used is either brass or stainless steel with plated steel wood screws in the runners.

Finish

The cabinet, drawer fronts and sides have a light oak stain to enhance the beauty of the oak. They are then finished with at least 3 coats of a finishing oil. Wax polish is hand applied just before despatch for that added level of quality.

Carrying Handle

The cabinet is initially sold without a carrying handle as many customers do not require it. However if you wish for your cabinet to include one please see my other listing for this option. When purchased as an addition to the cabinet it will be fitted prior to despatch.

Dimensions

Cabinet size (approx) - 17”wide x 8 1\4” depth x 11 3/8” high or 430mm x 210mm x 290mm

Despatch / delivery

Collection in person is possible, as is delivery by courier.

I have a many of these cabinets in the UK and as far flung as Australia, New Zealand and California.

These are substantial cabinets and weigh-in at over 7kilos.

UK Shipping cost quoted is insured. I do not recommend un-insured shipping but can be used if you’re prepared to accept the risk in writing. Please let me know if you want un-insured shipping (approx £20) and I will credit the difference.

For courier cost outside the UK please contact me before purchasing. The shipping cost quoted is UK only. The actual cost will be confirmed once I know the shipping destination details.

I only look to cover shipping cost.

Thank you

Thank you for looking further into the details of these beautiful cabinets. This looks good in the photos but is even better in person. Please see my other listings of these cabinets made in Mahogany

NOTE OF CAUTION If you’re considered buying a pre owned M&W cabinet.

Only the very early cabinets were made from oak and must not be confused with the later and more prolific examples which are not oak, despite many sellers I see stating they are!!!