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Mahogany Display Cabinet Circa 1780
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Mahogany Display Cabinet Circa 1780

18th century
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A Georgian mahogany display cabinet circa 1780. This beautiful, small cabinet amazingly still has the original Georgian glass.

The door has a working lock and key and the interior and single drawer are velvet lined.

A charming and unusual piece in excellent condition.

Height - 31" / 79cm

Top - 14.5" / 37cm x 14.5" /37cm

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 18th Century.

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SA1215808
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193/59/513
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A Georgian mahogany display cabinet circa 1780. This beautiful, small cabinet amazingly still has the original Georgian glass.

The door has a working lock and key and the interior and single drawer are velvet lined.

A charming and unusual piece in excellent condition.

Height - 31" / 79cm

Top - 14.5" / 37cm x 14.5" /37cm

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215808
Dealers Internal Ref
193/59/513
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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A Georgian mahogany standing display cabinet featuring a glass-enclosed upper section lined with gold fabric, a single lower drawer, and square tapered legs.
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany standing display cabinet featuring a glass-enclosed upper section lined with gold fabric, a single lower drawer, and square tapered legs.

Mahogany Display Cabinet Circa 1780

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A Georgian mahogany standing display cabinet featuring a glass-enclosed upper section lined with gold fabric, a single lower drawer, and square tapered legs.
Mahogany display cabinet circa 1780
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A Georgian mahogany standing display cabinet featuring a glass-enclosed upper section lined with gold fabric, a single lower drawer, and square tapered legs.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSquare tapered legs, Glazed door and sides, Corner brackets, Brass drawer knob

This Georgian mahogany standing display cabinet, dating from circa 1780, functions as a compact table-top or floor-standing display case. The piece features a warm brown timber finish, a glass-enclosed upper section, and a single lower drawer fitted with a central brass knob. The structure stands upon slender square tapered legs supported by delicate corner brackets, and incorporates a side-hinged glazed door complete with a brass latch and visible lock plate. Inside, the interior compartment and drawer base are lined with gold-coloured velvet fabric. Measuring 79 cm in height with a 37 cm by 37 cm top surface, this eighteenth-century English country house furnishing provides a secure enclosure for small collectables. It suits placement in an empty corner of a living room, hallway, or study, offering a period accent that showcases curiosities behind clear glazing while keeping smaller items stored in the velvet-lined drawer below.

FAQs

Georgian display cabinets and vitrines were designed during the 18th century in Britain to house and present valuable collections, porcelain, and curiosities within private residences.

These pieces were crafted primarily from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, using early float glass panels, hand-cut joinery, and brass hardware fittings.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-planed timber surfaces, hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original brass mountings, and slight wood movement or shrinkage consistent with age.

A classic vitrine can be styled alongside modern minimalist furniture to create visual contrast, serving as a focal point in hallways, living rooms, or study spaces.

Keep the timber away from direct heat and sunlight, clean the glass with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically to protect the wood finish.
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