Search 0
6,813  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 7 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
7 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1114096
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
19th Century Antique Quality Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
Sold by London City Antiques
sold SA1114096
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
London City Antiques

London City Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2020
Browse dealers 1,258 items
  • About Us
    At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1114096
PDF SHARE
SAVE

19th Century Antique Quality Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

19th century
Sold 10 June 2025 · London City Antiques
This “19th Century Antique Quality Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet” found a buyer.

It was listed by London City Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Kingwood CabinetKingwood VitrineOrmolu Vitrine Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

19th century antique quality kingwood and ormolu mounted French Vernis Martin display cabinet

having an attractive shaped top with an impressive ornate ormolu mount, serpentine shaped kingwood and glazed ormolu mounted door with a fantastic Vernis Martin hand painted panel opening to reveal two glass display shelves, serpentine shaped kingwood and glazed ormolu mounted sides with again marvellous Vernis Martin hand painted panels and raised on shaped kingwood cabriole legs with ormolu mounts.

A splendid elegant example; beautifully crafted.

H 175.5 x W 61 x D 40.5cm

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Vernis Martin Cabinet to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
175.5cm (69.09")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114096
Dealers Internal Reference
313C
Dealers Notes

Find our large selection at www.londoncityantiques.co.uk

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding this item. We are always happy to provide additional information, further photographs or videos.

At London City Antiques we specialise in fine antique furniture and decorative pieces and hold an extensive and constantly changing collection. With many years of experience in the antiques trade we take great care in accurately describing each item and ensuring it is presented and delivered to the highest standard.

We can arrange competitive UK and international shipping and work with trusted specialist couriers who regularly transport antiques worldwide. Please contact us for a shipping quotation.

All pieces shipped internationally are supplied with an official Antique Declaration for customs purposes. Antiques over 100 years old are exempt from import duty when entering the USA and generally attract a reduced rate of duty when imported from the UK into most European countries.

Buy with confidence — every piece is carefully inspected and professionally packed to ensure it arrives safely.

Description
19th century antique quality kingwood and ormolu mounted French Vernis Martin display cabinet

having an attractive shaped top with an impressive ornate ormolu mount, serpentine shaped kingwood and glazed ormolu mounted door with a fantastic Vernis Martin hand painted panel opening to reveal two glass display shelves, serpentine shaped kingwood and glazed ormolu mounted sides with again marvellous Vernis Martin hand painted panels and raised on shaped kingwood cabriole legs with ormolu mounts.

A splendid elegant example; beautifully crafted.

H 175.5 x W 61 x D 40.5cm

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this French Vernis Martin Cabinet to the 1860s.

Height
175.5cm (69.09")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114096
Dealers Internal Ref
313C
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London City Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 11
Archive I An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Antique Quality Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

Archive II An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. View II
Archive III An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. View III
Archive IV An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. View IV
Archive V An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. View V
Archive VI An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. View VI
Archive VII An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. View VII
Archive VIII An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. View VIII
Archive IX An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. View IX
Archive X An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. View X
Archive XI An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door. View XI
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
London City Antiques

London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
Location
The Coach House
Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/londoncityantiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
Items For Sale 1,258
Items Sold 5,164
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: The Coach House, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2SD, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/londoncityantiques
Verified
Jun 2020
For Sale
1,258
Sold
5,164
An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door.
19th Century Antique Quality Kingwood And Ormolu Mounted French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
Ref: SA1114096
An antique kingwood display cabinet featuring curved glass sides, elaborate ormolu mounts, and a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel on the lower door.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Napoleon III
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Glass, Vernis Martin lacquer
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Vernis Martin painted panel, Curved glass, Kingwood marquetry
  • SizeH 175.5 cm (69 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Vernis Martin refers to a simulated Japanese lacquer technique developed by the Martin brothers in 18th-century France, which experienced a major revival during the 19th-century Napoleonic III and Victorian eras on luxury display pieces.

These cabinets typically feature a carcase of native timber veneered with exotic woods such as kingwood or tulipwood, accented with cast brass or ormolu mounts, hand-painted lacquer panels, and curved glass panels.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery, hand-chased ormolu mounts with natural patination, traditional hand-mixed varnishes, and genuine hand-painted lacquer panels rather than modern printed transfers.

An antique vitrine adds texture and historic contrast to modern spaces; it functions effectively as a focal point for displaying curated collections of porcelain, glassware, or small sculptures.

Protect the piece from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent veneer cracking, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and avoid commercial liquid polishes on both the lacquer and ormolu mounts.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories