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French Mahogany Vernis Martin Vitrine
Shackladys Antiques
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French Mahogany Vernis Martin Vitrine

1900 - 1920
Description

French mahogany, gilt metal Vernis Martin vitrine. The flared serpentine top with pierced rococo motif. over a pair of serpentine glazed doors and sides, enclosing upholstered silk interior with two glass shelves. The lower doors and sides with Vernis Martin panels depicting courting couples in landscapes. Raised on cabriole legs with foliate gilt metal mounts, united by a shaped apron.

Dimensions

Height 80.5 Inches

Width 48 Inches

Depth 20 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this French Vernis Martin Vitrine to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA755299
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Description
French mahogany, gilt metal Vernis Martin vitrine. The flared serpentine top with pierced rococo motif.
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over a pair of serpentine glazed doors and sides, enclosing upholstered silk interior with two glass shelves.
Shackladys Antiques

The lower doors and sides with Vernis Martin panels depicting courting couples in landscapes. Raised on cabriole legs with foliate gilt metal mounts, united by a shaped apron.

Dimensions

Height 80.5 Inches

Width 48 Inches

Depth 20 Inches

Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this French Vernis Martin Vitrine to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA755299
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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An antique French mahogany Vernis Martin vitrine featuring serpentine glass doors, hand-painted pastoral lower panels, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
French mahogany Vernis Martin vitrine
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An antique French mahogany Vernis Martin vitrine featuring serpentine glass doors, hand-painted pastoral lower panels, gilt-bronze mounts, and cabriole legs.
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A Vernis Martin vitrine is a glazed display cabinet featuring hand-painted lacquer panels created using a technique perfected by the Martin brothers in 18th-century France. These pieces typically incorporate curved glass, gilt-bronze mounts, and decorative scenes inspired by Rococo artists such as Antoine Watteau.

These cabinets are constructed using solid timber frameworks, frequently veneered in mahogany, kingwood, or tulipwood. The decorative elements consist of cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, hand-applied oil paint and spirit varnish (Vernis Martin), curved glass panels, and fabric-lined interiors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-painted lower panels with layered varnish, cast ormolu mounts fitted precisely to the contours of the timber, and hand-bent serpentine or bow-fronted glass. Inspection of the timber joinery, drawer linings, and oxidisation on metal fittings also helps verify age.

A French vitrine serves as a focal piece in a formal living area, dining room, or wide hallway. Contemporary styling involves displaying monochrome ceramics, glassware, or curated art books inside the cabinet to contrast against the ornate exterior detailing.

Dust the lacquered surfaces and Ormolu mounts regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical solvents, water, or abrasive polishes, which can damage the delicate paintwork and gilding; maintain stable ambient humidity to prevent the timber frame from warping.
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