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A Large 19th Century Parcel-gilt and Ebonised Vitrine
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A Large 19th Century Parcel-gilt and Ebonised Vitrine

19th century
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A LARGE 19TH CENTURY PARCEL-GILT AND EBONISED VITRINE

of two rectangular canted sections, raised on six fluted tapering legs joined by stretchers. 218cm high, 149cm wide, 41cm deep.

Excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Ebonised Parcel Gilt Vitrine to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09100589
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Framed pine backboards darkened inside rebates: cabinet construction before modern sheet materials.
Moulded brass glazing bars showing mellow tarnish: nineteenth-century metal framing.
Hand-lined parcel gilding along the fluted legs: original decorative finish.
Turned feet and swept stretchers centred on a finial: late nineteenth-century proportions.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
218cm (85.83")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157227
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Description
A LARGE 19TH CENTURY PARCEL-GILT AND EBONISED VITRINE

of two rectangular canted sections, raised on six fluted tapering legs joined by stretchers. 218cm high, 149cm wide, 41cm deep.

Excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Ebonised Parcel Gilt Vitrine to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09100589
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Framed pine backboards darkened inside rebates: cabinet construction before modern sheet materials.
Moulded brass glazing bars showing mellow tarnish: nineteenth-century metal framing.
Hand-lined parcel gilding along the fluted legs: original decorative finish.
Turned feet and swept stretchers centred on a finial: late nineteenth-century proportions.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
218cm (85.83")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157227
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
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Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design

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A Large 19th Century Parcel-gilt and Ebonised Vitrine

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A two-tiered 19th-century ebonised and parcel-gilt vitrine cabinet with glazed doors and turned fluted legs.
A LARGE 19TH CENTURY PARCEL-GILT AND EBONISED VITRINE
Ref: SA1157227
A two-tiered 19th-century ebonised and parcel-gilt vitrine cabinet with glazed doors and turned fluted legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Giltwood, Glass, Fabric
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsParcel gilding, Turned fluted legs, Glazed doors, Fabric lining
  • SizeH 218 cm (86 in) x W 149 cm (59 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This large Victorian parcel-gilt and ebonised vitrine stands on six turned, fluted tapering legs joined by stretchers with a central turned finial, supporting two rectangular canted sections with glazed doors and sides. The timber finish is black with gold parcel gilding highlights, complemented by a pale beige fabric lining the interior shelves and back panels. The upper and lower cabinets incorporate glazed panels framed by ebonised mouldings, creating a grand display case suited for a principal living space or drawing room to showcase collections of porcelain, silver or curiosities. The piece measures 218 cm high, 149 cm wide, 41 cm deep. Designed with distinct canted corners and elevated on multi-tiered supports, the cabinet combines architectural presence with fine decorative detailing along the cornices and base rails. The structured arrangement provides ample vertical storage behind glass, protecting contents from dust while allowing all-round visibility. Suitable for placement in a hallway, dining room or library, the furniture functions as a focal display unit that anchors a period interior or adds architectural weight to a contemporary room scheme.

FAQs

Vitrines gained widespread popularity in 18th and 19th-century Europe as specialized glass-fronted cabinets designed to display collections of porcelain, silver, and decorative objects. They became prominent fixtures in formal reception rooms, reflecting the period focus on collecting and domestic display.

19th-century vitrines were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or ebonised timber, fitted with clear glass panels. Decorative elements frequently included gilt-bronze mounts, parcel gilding, and fabric-lined interiors to highlight displayed items.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display traditional joinery techniques, original cylinder or hand-blown glass panes, and genuine water or oil gilding over a wooden substrate. Natural age-related wear along the ebonised finish and joinery points further indicates period construction.

An ebonised vitrine creates visual contrast when positioned against neutral or textured walls in contemporary spaces. Displaying a curated arrangement of ceramics, modern glass, or art volumes inside balances historical craftsmanship with modern interior aesthetics.

Dust ebonised and gilt surfaces using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without commercial chemical sprays or water. Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement, flaking gilding, or fading of internal fabric linings.
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