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1920s Ebonised Countertop Shop Display Cabinet
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1920s Ebonised Countertop Shop Display Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

An early 20th century ebonised countertop shop display cabinet, with glass front, sides and door.

The cabinet is fitted with two glass shelves supported on small brass brackets, offering three useful display levels. A simple brass door catch remains in place, and the restrained moulded frame gives it the straightforward appearance typical of early commercial shop fittings.

The ebonised finish has developed good wear throughout, particularly around the edges, mouldings and top, with knocks and marks consistent with age and previous use. These signs of wear add to the cabinet’s original shop-fitted character rather than detracting from it.

The cream fabric lining to the base is a later replacement. A practical and attractive antique display cabinet, ideal for jewellery, collectables, watches or smaller retail pieces.

H:76.5 W: 61.5 D: 31 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Ebonised Countertop Display Cabinet to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
61.5cm (24.21")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245141
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Description
An early 20th century ebonised countertop shop display cabinet, with glass front, sides and door.
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The cabinet is fitted with two glass shelves supported on small brass brackets, offering three useful display levels.
D and A Binder Ltd

A simple brass door catch remains in place, and the restrained moulded frame gives it the straightforward appearance typical of early commercial shop fittings.

fig 1. A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door.
fig 1. 1920s Ebonised Countertop Shop Display Cabinet

The ebonised finish has developed good wear throughout, particularly around the edges, mouldings and top, with knocks and marks consistent with age and previous use. These signs of wear add to the cabinet’s original shop-fitted character rather than detracting from it.

fig 2. A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door.
fig 2. 1920s Ebonised Countertop Shop Display Cabinet

The cream fabric lining to the base is a later replacement. A practical and attractive antique display cabinet, ideal for jewellery, collectables, watches or smaller retail pieces.

H:76.5 W: 61.5 D: 31 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Ebonised Countertop Display Cabinet to the 1920s.

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
61.5cm (24.21")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245141
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door.

1920s Ebonised Countertop Shop Display Cabinet

Archive II A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door. View II
Archive III A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door. View III
Archive IV A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door. View IV
Archive V A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door. View V
Archive VI A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door. View IX
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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 155
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A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door.
1920s Ebonised Countertop Shop Display Cabinet
Ref: SA1245141
A rectangular black ebonised countertop display cabinet featuring glass side panels, internal glass shelving, and a front hinged glazed door.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleInterwar / 1920s
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Glass, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsGlazed door, Ebonised finish, Glass shelving, Brass latch
  • SizeH 76.5 cm (30 in) x W 61.5 cm (24 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This 1920s countertop display cabinet comes from the interwar period and is constructed from ebonised wood, glass, and brass with a black finish. The rectangular structure incorporates a front-hinged glazed door, glass side panels, two internal glass shelves on brass brackets, and a cream fabric-lined base. A brass latch sits on the door frame, which has a restrained moulded profile, while surface wear is visible around the edges, top, and mouldings. The cabinet measures 76.5 cm high, 61.5 cm wide, and 31 cm deep. In a modern home, this practical wall or countertop piece provides an ideal display space for small collectables, jewellery, watches, or retail items. It functions well placed upon a sideboard in a living room, study, or hallway, bringing an authentic commercial aesthetic to interior settings.

FAQs

These pieces were produced for commercial retail environments in the early 20th century, featuring dark stained or ebonised wood frames with transparent glass panelling designed to highlight merchandise clearly on shop counters.

Countertop vitrines typically combine solid hardwood frames treated with an ebonised finish, clear glass side panels, glass internal shelving, and simple brass latches or hinges for access.

Authentic period examples display signs of physical wear along the base and corners, original brass fittings with natural patina, and float glass with slight structural variations characteristic of early glass manufacturing.

A countertop vitrine can be styled on a sideboard, kitchen island, or desk to store and display small collections, ceramics, or personal items while providing architectural contrast against neutral walls.

Clean the glass panels using a soft microfibre cloth and liquid glass cleaner, while dusting the ebonised timber frame with a dry cloth and applying natural wax sparingly to maintain the protective finish.
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