This magnificent, hand-crafted piece was made in Melbourne by H.A. Branchflower.  Branchflower was a specialist furniture manufacturer in modern and period furniture design and production.   In 1936, they were based in Guildford Lane, on the corner of Latrobe Street, Melbourne. The firm was founded by Henry Branchflower in the late 1800’s and continued by his decedents.  It features;

• solid oak timber construction
• circa 1940
• exquisite saw cut features to the sides & doors
• 2 glass display doors with blind bases
• beautifully crafted timber handles
• 1 lock, 1 key
• 4 fixed height level timber shelves (removable)
• recessed plinth base
• makers plate; H.A. Branchflower, Furniture Manufacturer, 20 Guildford Lane, Melbourne

Condition overview; in good condition, relative to its age, there are no cracks in the glass and the doors and lock work well.  As expected on a used piece of this vintage, it displays general wear, knock and surface marks but nothing major to note.

Dimensions; 915mm wide x 380mm deep x 1530mm high.  Internal shelf height clearances from top to bottom; 250mm, 235mm, 240mm, 250mm, 390mm.  Internal depth; 360mm deep.