FB Antiques has dated this French Walnut Vitrine Cabinet to the Victorian era.
Item Code: S27-6A
Of serpentine outline, this striking cabinet features a fully glazed bowed front and sides, allowing light to flood the interior and display contents to superb effect.
The vitrine is surmounted by a shaped cornice with scrolling ormolu mounts, above glazed doors framed by elaborate gilt bronze foliate borders. Internally, the cabinet retains its original deep red velvet lining and shaped display shelves, providing a luxurious backdrop ideal for the presentation of porcelain, silver, objets d’art or fine collectibles.
The lower section is enriched with delicate floral marquetry panels, raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in finely cast ormolu sabots. A superb example of French craftsmanship, combining elegance, quality materials and decorative sophistication.
Key Features
19th century French vitrine cabinet
Figured walnut construction
Bowed glazed front and curved glazed sides
Original red velvet interior lining and shelves
Fine gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts throughout
Decorative floral marquetry panels
Elegant cabriole legs with ormolu mounts
Ideal for displaying antiques, porcelain or collectibles
Dimensions
Width: 91.5 cm
Depth: 44.5 cm
Height: 167.5 cm
FB Antiques has dated this French Walnut Vitrine Cabinet to the Victorian era.
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19th Century French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet
