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Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
for sale €995     $1,080
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Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet

19th century
Description

Antique French Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet with marble top. Painted panels to front and side, with single door, Top with brass gallery surrounding a marble.

Condition Report

Very good antique condition. Some minor wear consistent with age, Structurally sound and ready for use.

Dimensions

Height: 152 cm

Width : 63 cm

Depth: 32 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

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

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SA1149068
Description
Antique French Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet with marble top. Painted panels to front and side, with single door, Top with brass gallery surrounding a marble.

Condition Report

Very good antique condition. Some minor wear consistent with age, Structurally sound and ready for use.

Dimensions

Height: 152 cm

Width : 63 cm

Depth: 32 cm

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1149068
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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An antique French glazed vitrine cabinet with polished wood framing, gilt-bronze mounts, curved cabriole legs, and a painted romantic scene on the lower panel.
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Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet

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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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An antique French glazed vitrine cabinet with polished wood framing, gilt-bronze mounts, curved cabriole legs, and a painted romantic scene on the lower panel.
Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet
Ref: SA1149068
An antique French glazed vitrine cabinet with polished wood framing, gilt-bronze mounts, curved cabriole legs, and a painted romantic scene on the lower panel.
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A Vernis Martin vitrine is a French glass-fronted display cabinet decorated using a specialised lacquering technique developed by the Martin brothers in the 18th century. These pieces traditionally feature painted romantic scenes or landscapes on the lower wooden panels beneath the main glazed display section.

Traditional French vitrines are constructed using fine hardwoods such as mahogany or kingwood veneers, complemented by glass panels and interior shelving. Decorative elements include cast gilt-bronze mounts and hand-painted lacquered varnish panels.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut joinery, heavy cast bronze ormolu mounts affixed with screws rather than modern adhesives, and glass with subtle imperfections. The painted Vernis Martin panels exhibit detailed brushwork and natural age-related surface craquelure.

A French vitrine serves as a statement piece in formal dining spaces, living rooms, or wide entryways. Modern interior styling pairs these ornate cabinets against neutral walls to highlight their gilded detailing while using them to store ceramics, glass, or decorative objects.

Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping and lacquer cracking. Clean glass surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth, lightly dust the gilt-bronze mounts with a soft brush, and avoid chemical polishes on lacquered surfaces.
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