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Unusual Pair of Victorian Glazed Shop Display Cabinets with Marble Tops
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Unusual Pair of Victorian Glazed Shop Display Cabinets with Marble Tops

19th century
Sold 24 February 2025 · Hand of Glory
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A very unusual pair of ornate Victorian shop display cabinets dating from the 1870's, by Williams & Evans of Birkenhead. With a single glazed door to the front and glazed on one side forming an opposing pair of cabinets, painted in white and gilt with scroll carved decoration, the glazed door flanked by corinthian columns and with detachable white Carrara marble tops. The interiors with mirror backs, lined in velvet to the unglazed side and bottom and with three glass shelves.

The back of one of the cabinets stamped with makers mark for William & Evans, Cabinetmakers, Birkenhead, who are listed in The Furniture Gazette as being in business in the 1870's.

The cabinets would originally have been fitted into a retail shop which would explain why only the door and one side are glazed, the opposing side of each cabinet is lined in its original velvet but is unfinished on the exterior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated these Victorian Glass Display Cabinets to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108183
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000746
Description
A very unusual pair of ornate Victorian shop display cabinets dating from the 1870's, by Williams & Evans of Birkenhead. With a single glazed door to the front and glazed on one side forming an opposing pair of cabinets, painted in white and gilt with scroll carved decoration, the glazed door flanked by corinthian columns and with detachable white Carrara marble tops.
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The interiors with mirror backs, lined in velvet to the unglazed side and bottom and with three glass shelves.
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fig 1. A pair of upright Victorian glazed shop display cabinets featuring wooden frames with carved ornamentation, glass side panels, and inset marble tops.
fig 1. Unusual Pair of Victorian Glazed Shop Display Cabinets with Marble Tops

The back of one of the cabinets stamped with makers mark for William & Evans, Cabinetmakers, Birkenhead, who are listed in The Furniture Gazette as being in business in the 1870's.

The cabinets would originally have been fitted into a retail shop which would explain why only the door and one side are glazed, the opposing side of each cabinet is lined in its original velvet but is unfinished on the exterior.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Victorian Glass Display Cabinets to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108183
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000746
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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Archive I A pair of upright Victorian glazed shop display cabinets featuring wooden frames with carved ornamentation, glass side panels, and inset marble tops. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Pair of Victorian Glazed Shop Display Cabinets with Marble Tops

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A pair of upright Victorian glazed shop display cabinets featuring wooden frames with carved ornamentation, glass side panels, and inset marble tops.
Unusual Pair of Victorian Glazed Shop Display Cabinets with Marble Tops
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A pair of upright Victorian glazed shop display cabinets featuring wooden frames with carved ornamentation, glass side panels, and inset marble tops.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Cupboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Marble
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed panels, Carved friezes, Marble tops, Columnar corners
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Victorian display furniture often incorporates architectural elements, such as carved mouldings, glazed panels, and contrasting painted or gilt finishes designed to attract customers in nineteenth-century retail environments.

These cabinets were typically built using sturdy timber frameworks such as mahogany, pine, or oak, often finished with decorative mouldings, inset glass panes, and marble or wooden tops.

Authentic pieces usually feature period construction methods like hand-cut dovetails, older glass panes with imperfections, traditional joinery, and natural wear consistent with nineteenth-century commercial use.

They can be used as statement storage pieces in living spaces or hallways to exhibit curated collections of ceramics, glassware, or books, contrasting historical craftsmanship with modern decor.

Maintain the timber and glass by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and keeping the furniture away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity.
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