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Victorian Empire Tea Cabinet, Tea Room, Cafe Display
Elmgarden
for sale €3,159     $3,429
£2,700
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Victorian Empire Tea Cabinet, Tea Room, Cafe Display

19th century
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Victorian Empire Tea Cabinet, Tea Room, Cafe Display

A magnificent piece of social history a Victorian Grocers shop cupboard, with a blue mirror cornice and Gold Leaf writing advertising Teas of the Empire

The cupboard can be either wall hung or counter top it has it has 2 bevelled glass doors, with mirror back and glass shelf inside

The cupboard is in good sound condition, this would be a fantastic working piece in a Country Tea Rooms or the ultimate statement in a farmhouse Kitchen

The cupboard stands 33” high, it is 35” wide and 11” deep

TAC243

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Mahogany Tea Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA1037562
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TAC243
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Victorian Empire Tea Cabinet, Tea Room, Cafe Display
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A magnificent piece of social history a Victorian Grocers shop cupboard, with a blue mirror cornice and Gold Leaf writing advertising Teas of the Empire.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany shop counter display cabinet with etched glass doors, mirror backing, and gold lettering reading Teas of the Empire.
fig 1. Victorian Empire Tea Cabinet, Tea Room, Cafe Display

The cupboard can be either wall hung or counter top it has it has 2 bevelled glass doors, with mirror back and glass shelf inside

The cupboard is in good sound condition, this would be a fantastic working piece in a Country Tea Rooms or the ultimate statement in a farmhouse Kitchen

The cupboard stands 33” high, it is 35” wide and 11” deep

TAC243

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Mahogany Tea Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1037562
Dealers Internal Ref
TAC243
Elmgarden
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A Victorian mahogany shop counter display cabinet with etched glass doors, mirror backing, and gold lettering reading Teas of the Empire.
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Victorian Empire Tea Cabinet, Tea Room, Cafe Display

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United Kingdom
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A Victorian mahogany shop counter display cabinet with etched glass doors, mirror backing, and gold lettering reading Teas of the Empire.
Victorian Empire Tea Cabinet, Tea Room, Cafe Display
Ref: SA1037562
A Victorian mahogany shop counter display cabinet with etched glass doors, mirror backing, and gold lettering reading Teas of the Empire.
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Victorian shop display cabinets were commercial fixtures designed to showcase premium retail goods, such as teas, spices, or tobacco, directly on store counters. They often featured decorative branding, gilded glass signage, and glazed fronts to protect merchandise while encouraging customer interest.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, combined with float glass panels, mirror backings, and brass hardware. High-end examples incorporated hand-etched glass and gilded lettering to advertise specific products.

Authentic pieces feature original reverse-gilded or acid-etched glass lettering, brass hinges with age-related patination, and mirror-backed interiors. Look for signs of hand-carved mouldings, traditional joinery like hand-cut dovetails, and uneven historical glass.

A commercial display cabinet functions effectively as a countertop bar cabinet on a sideboard, a display unit for glassware on a kitchen island, or a curated storage case in a dining space. The glazed structure allows small collectibles to be displayed while keeping them dust-free.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft cotton cloth and nourish the mahogany with a natural beeswax polish applied along the grain. Glass panels should be cleaned with a mild, ammonia-free solution, taking care to avoid harsh moisture contact on reverse-gilded lettering.
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