Name: Fine Quality French Kingwood Marble Top Vitrine Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1123945
Price: 12500 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 15 February 2025 · Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

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Description

Fine Quality French Kingwood Marble Top Vitrine Cabinet WIth Gilt Bronze Mounts & Plaque To Bottom.

Height 158cm x Width 147cm x Depth 38cm

Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Vitrine Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

148cm (58.27")

Width

158cm (62.20")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1123945

Description

Fine Quality French Kingwood Marble Top Vitrine Cabinet WIth Gilt Bronze Mounts & Plaque To Bottom.

Height 158cm x Width 147cm x Depth 38cm

Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Vitrine Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

148cm (58.27")

Width

158cm (62.20")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1123945

About the Dealer

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012

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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452

Location

Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques

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ObjectDisplay Cabinets
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Marble, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsParquetry veneer, Ormolu mounts, Glass panels, Wedgwood-style plaque
SizeH 148 cm (58 in) x W 158 cm (62 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Vitrine cabinets gained popularity in France during the 18th century, designed specifically to display porcelain, curiosities, and precious collections behind glass panels.

These cabinets are typically constructed using a solid wood carcass veneered with exotic timbers like kingwood, enhanced by intricate marquetry, ormolu brass mounts, and marble tops.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery, hand-chased gilt bronze mounts, natural timber ageing beneath the finish, and traditional hand-cut glass panes.

A vitrine can serve as a focal point in a living room or dining area, used to showcase curated collections of glassware, ceramics, or books while adding architectural elegance.

Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and avoid chemical polishes on the ormolu and timber.