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Description

Fabulous early 19th C English painted oak Gothic glazed display cabinet. 1830.

Reference: 8192

Dimensions

49.5 inches (126 cms) Wide

15 inches (38 cms) Deep

77.5 inches (197 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

197cm (77.56")

Width

126cm (49.61")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1037736

Dealers Internal Reference

8192

Description

Fabulous early 19th C English painted oak Gothic glazed display cabinet. 1830.

Reference: 8192

Dimensions

49.5 inches (126 cms) Wide

15 inches (38 cms) Deep

77.5 inches (197 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

197cm (77.56")

Width

126cm (49.61")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1037736

Dealers Internal Ref

8192

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Arcadia Antiques

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

Verified Since Jun 2009

Items For Sale 699

Items Sold 6,196

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country House
MaterialPine, Glass, Wood
ColourBlue
MotifsGothic arch glazing bars, Glazed double doors, Multiple internal shelving tiers, Hand-painted finish
SizeH 197 cm (78 in) x W 126 cm (50 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Painted display cabinets became popular during the 18th and 19th centuries as a way to showcase precious porcelain and books while protecting them from dust, often utilising regional decorative finishes.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid timbers such as pine, oak, or hardwood, featuring hand-glazed glass panes, mortise and tenon joinery, and layered hand-painted finishes.

Authentication relies on examining hand-blown glass irregularities, traditional joinery techniques, period-appropriate hardware, and natural wear patterns within the timber and paint layers.

A painted cabinet works well as a focal point in a dining room or living space, paired with neutral walls and curated collections of ceramics, books, or glassware to create visual balance.

Maintain the piece by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can damage the painted surface.