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Serpentine Fronted Display Cabinet of Small Proportions
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Serpentine Fronted Display Cabinet of Small Proportions

1900 - 1920
Description

Mahogany display cabinet, the shaped marble top with raised three quarter ormolu gallery, above glass sides and serpentine fronted door enclosing upholstered interior with two fixed shelves. All raised on elegant curved legs with ormolu sabots.

Dimensions

Height 54.5 Inches

Width 28 Inches

Depth 13 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this French Serpentine Display Cabinet to the 1910s.

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SA1039487
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Description
Mahogany display cabinet, the shaped marble top with raised three quarter ormolu gallery, above glass sides and serpentine fronted door enclosing upholstered interior with two fixed shelves. All raised on elegant curved legs with ormolu sabots.

Dimensions

Height 54.5 Inches

Width 28 Inches

Depth 13 Inches

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this French Serpentine Display Cabinet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1039487
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A serpentine-fronted timber display cabinet featuring bowed glass panels, gilt-metal mounts, cabriole legs, and a red fabric-lined interior.
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Archive I A serpentine-fronted timber display cabinet featuring bowed glass panels, gilt-metal mounts, cabriole legs, and a red fabric-lined interior.

Serpentine Fronted Display Cabinet of Small Proportions

Archive II A serpentine-fronted timber display cabinet featuring bowed glass panels, gilt-metal mounts, cabriole legs, and a red fabric-lined interior. View II
Archive III A serpentine-fronted timber display cabinet featuring bowed glass panels, gilt-metal mounts, cabriole legs, and a red fabric-lined interior. View III
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A serpentine-fronted timber display cabinet featuring bowed glass panels, gilt-metal mounts, cabriole legs, and a red fabric-lined interior.
Serpentine Fronted Display Cabinet Of Small Proportions
Ref: SA1039487
A serpentine-fronted timber display cabinet featuring bowed glass panels, gilt-metal mounts, cabriole legs, and a red fabric-lined interior.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Glass, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Ormolu mounts, Cabriole legs, Fabric-lined interior
  • SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This serpentine-fronted display cabinet from 1910 follows the Louis XV Revival style. Constructed from warm brown timber with glass panels and rich red fabric lining, it stands on slender cabriole legs with decorative ormolu mounts, a shaped top gallery, and curved glass sides enclosing fixed shelves. The piece measures 138 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 33 cm deep. Placed in a living room, dining room, or hallway, this display cabinet suits collections of small ceramics, glassware, or treasured ornaments. The glass door and side panels provide all-around visibility, while the compact proportions make it practical for placement in alcoves or beside seating areas where floor space is limited.

FAQs

Glass panels should be cleaned with a soft microfibre cloth slightly dampened with water, avoiding contact with surrounding wood or gilded metal. Dust timber and ormolu mounts gently using a soft, dry brush, and maintain stable indoor humidity to prevent timber veneers from lifting.

A small serpentine cabinet can be positioned in a hallway, dining area, or drawing room alcove as an accent piece. Arranging contemporary ceramics, glass art, or books inside the fabric-lined shelves creates a visual contrast within a modern decorative scheme.

Authentic historic vitrines typically exhibit hand-cast metal mounts with subtle surface irregularities, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and natural age-related oxidisation on brass or bronze fittings. The glass panels may show minor variations or air bubbles characteristic of period manufacturing.

Traditional French vitrines are constructed using timber such as kingwood, walnut, or mahogany veneers over a solid carcass. They feature cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, bowed glass side and front panels, and interior shelf linings made from silk or velvet fabric.

A serpentine display cabinet features a distinctive double-curved front panel with alternating convex and concave lines. Originating in eighteenth-century France during the Rococo period, these cabinets were designed to showcase porcelain, silver, and collectibles while serving as decorative focal points.
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