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Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century
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Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century

19th century
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Description

This is a beautiful antique French ormolu mounted walnut bijouterie cabinet, circa 1880 in date.

The shaped oval top has a glass insert over a serpentine glazed cupboard door which opens  to a fitted interior with a single glazed shelf. The cabinet is freestanding, the sides are all glazed  and it is raised on elegant tapering cabriole legs decorated with foliate ormolu cast mounts on lion's paw feet.

It bears the brass retailers label for the antique dealer S.Dawes & Son, of Chelsea, London, who would have retailed it in the past.

Complete with working lock and key.

An ideal gift for the collector in your life.

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:Height 105 cm x Width 71.5 cm x Depth 53 cm

Dimensions in inches:Height 3 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches

Ormolu - (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.

The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.

S. Dawes & Sons was a historical antique dealer located in Chelsea, London, known for its antique furniture. It appears the business is no longer operating as a physical store but is recognized in the context of antique provenance and history.

Our reference: A4867

Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
71.5cm (28.15")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Ormolu Bijouterie Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186889
Dealers Internal Reference
A4867
Description
This is a beautiful antique French ormolu mounted walnut bijouterie cabinet, circa 1880 in date.
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The shaped oval top has a glass insert over a serpentine glazed cupboard door which opens  to a fitted interior with a single glazed shelf.
Regent Antiques

The cabinet is freestanding, the sides are all glazed  and it is raised on elegant tapering cabriole legs decorated with foliate ormolu cast mounts on lion's paw feet.

fig 1. A 19th-century French bijouterie display cabinet featuring a dark mahogany frame, glass panels, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a red velvet interior.
fig 1. Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century

It bears the brass retailers label for the antique dealer S.Dawes & Son, of Chelsea, London, who would have retailed it in the past.

Complete with working lock and key.

An ideal gift for the collector in your life.

fig 2. A 19th-century French bijouterie display cabinet featuring a dark mahogany frame, glass panels, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a red velvet interior.
fig 2. Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:Height 105 cm x Width 71.5 cm x Depth 53 cm

Dimensions in inches:Height 3 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches

fig 3. A 19th-century French bijouterie display cabinet featuring a dark mahogany frame, glass panels, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a red velvet interior.
fig 3. Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century

Ormolu - (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.

fig 4. A 19th-century French bijouterie display cabinet featuring a dark mahogany frame, glass panels, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a red velvet interior.
fig 4. Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century

The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.

fig 5. A 19th-century French bijouterie display cabinet featuring a dark mahogany frame, glass panels, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a red velvet interior.
fig 5. Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century

S. Dawes & Sons was a historical antique dealer located in Chelsea, London, known for its antique furniture. It appears the business is no longer operating as a physical store but is recognized in the context of antique provenance and history.

Our reference: A4867

Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
71.5cm (28.15")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Ormolu Bijouterie Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186889
Dealers Internal Ref
A4867
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A 19th-century French bijouterie display cabinet featuring a dark mahogany frame, glass panels, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a red velvet interior.
Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Ormolu, Glass, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, ormolu sabots, leaf scroll mounts, bevelled glass panels
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 71.5 cm (28 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This freestanding French Rococo Revival bijouterie cabinet, dating to circa 1880, consists of a dark brown mahogany frame fitted with bevelled glass panels, an oval top inset with glass, and a serpentine glazed door that opens to a single glazed shelf and a vibrant red velvet lining. The structured design is further enriched by gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, leaf scroll decorations, tapering cabriole legs, and lion's paw feet with ormolu sabots. It measures 105 cm high, 71.5 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a residential living room, drawing room, or hallway corner, this display piece provides an elegant setting for small collections, porcelain, or curiosities. The glass-panelled sides and top permit light to enter from multiple angles, illuminating objects placed upon the red velvet base or the internal shelf. Its traditional proportions allow it to function effectively as a standalone accent piece alongside existing antique or period furniture.

FAQs

A bijouterie cabinet, or vitrine table, originated in 18th-century France as a specialized piece of furniture designed to showcase valuable small items, jewellery, and collectibles securely under glass.

These cabinets typically feature hardwoods such as mahogany or kingwood, fitted with clear bevelled glass panels, cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, and internal bases lined with silk or velvet.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-chased gilt-bronze fittings with detailed casting, traditional cabinetmaking construction such as dovetail joinery, and natural patination on metalwork and timber.

Position the cabinet in a hallway, drawing room, or dressing area as a standalone accent piece, using its glass enclosure to display curated small decorative objects without cluttering the room.

Dust timber surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth, clean glass with a non-ammonia glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than directly to the glass, and avoid abrasive chemical polishes on gilt-bronze mounts.
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