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Fine Quality Antique French Kingwood and Gilt Mounted Vitrine Cabinet
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Fine Quality Antique French Kingwood and Gilt Mounted Vitrine Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 May 2026 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Fine quality antique French kingwood and gilt mounted vitrine cabinet, having a fine quality French antique vitrine cabinet, the cabinet has a curved, elegant silhouette with a serpentine front raised on cabriole legs with gilt metal mounts, to the top the upper crest features an elaborate gilded acanthus and floral motif, to the front a single glazed door opening to reveal two glass shelves and lower shelf with green velvet interior, to the front of the door and sides beautiful marquetry inlaid panels with painted romantic scenes surrounded by gilt metal piping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Gilt Mounted Vitrine to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173981
Dealers Internal Reference
J/ 1578
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Fine quality antique French kingwood and gilt mounted vitrine cabinet, having a fine quality French antique vitrine cabinet, the cabinet has a curved, elegant silhouette with a serpentine front raised on cabriole legs with gilt metal mounts, to the top the upper crest features an elaborate gilded acanthus and floral motif, to the front a single glazed door opening to reveal two glass shelves and lower shelf with green velvet interior, to the front of the door and sides beautiful marquetry inlaid panels with painted romantic scenes surrounded by gilt metal piping.
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Gilt Mounted Vitrine to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173981
Dealers Internal Ref
J/ 1578
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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An upright antique French kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring curved glass panels, elaborate cast gilt metal mounts, marquetry lower panels, and cabriole legs.
Fine quality antique French kingwood and gilt mounted vitrine cabinet
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An upright antique French kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring curved glass panels, elaborate cast gilt metal mounts, marquetry lower panels, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Marquetry panels, Bombe curves, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 181 cm (71 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

French vitrines gained immense popularity during the 18th century and experienced a major revival in the 19th century, designed specifically to showcase porcelain, curiosities, and valuable collections in formal reception rooms.

These pieces typically feature a carcase of softwood veneered in exotic hardwoods such as kingwood or tulipwood, complemented by intricate marquetry, curved glass panels, and cast gilt bronze or ormolu mounts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, old glass with minor imperfections or bubbles, hand-chased bronze mounts fixed with traditional screws, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Balancing the heavy ornamentation of a period display cabinet involves placing it against a neutral, minimalist backdrop to let the intricate woodwork and metal mounts stand out as a focal point.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoiding modern chemical polishes that can damage the delicate finish and mounts.
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