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French Linke Influenced Vitrine, 19th Century
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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French Linke Influenced Vitrine, 19th Century

19th century
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A fine quality late 19th century French display cabinet, in the manner of Francoise Linke. Having wonderful gilded ormolu rococo style mounts, bombe shaped panels to the door and sides with parquetry inlaid decoration with floral decoration. Raised on elegant out swept feet terminating in scrolling ormolu feet. In the manner of Francoise Linke.

Physical Dimensions
Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Display Vitrine to the 1890s.

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SA809019
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Batch 54 c/c
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Description
A fine quality late 19th century French display cabinet, in the manner of Francoise Linke.
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Having wonderful gilded ormolu rococo style mounts, bombe shaped panels to the door and sides with parquetry inlaid decoration with floral decoration.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Raised on elegant out swept feet terminating in scrolling ormolu feet. In the manner of Francoise Linke.

Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Display Vitrine to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA809019
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 54 c/c
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Moorhead Antiques Profile Page

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century French Rococo Revival vitrine cabinet featuring parquetry wood veneer, curved glass panels, and ornate gilt-bronze mounts.
French Linke Influenced Vitrine, 19th Century
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A 19th-century French Rococo Revival vitrine cabinet featuring parquetry wood veneer, curved glass panels, and ornate gilt-bronze mounts.
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The vitrine gained prominence in 18th and 19th-century France as a specialised glass-fronted cabinet designed to display valuable curiosities, porcelain, and collectibles. Influenced heavily by Rococo and Louis XV design aesthetics, late 19th-century cabinetmakers like Francois Linke elevated the form with elaborate marquetry and fine gilt-bronze mounts.

High-grade French vitrines typically feature exotic timber veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood arranged in geometric parquetry patterns. They are embellished with lost-wax cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and fitted with heavy glass panels and velvet or moire silk lined interiors.

Authentic 19th-century French pieces display hand-chased ormolu fittings, often stamped or numbered on the reverse, alongside hand-cut dovetail joinery and natural unevenness in hand-drawn glass panels. Look for age-appropriate oxidation on metalwork and subtle shrinking in timber veneers.

Place a French vitrine as a architectural focal point against a neutral or dark backdrop in a drawing room, hallway, or formal dining space. Pair it with modern minimal lighting and minimalist art to create a balanced juxtaposition between historic craft and modern design.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoiding commercial aerosol waxes. Glass panels should be cleaned with a lint-free cloth lightly moistened with glass cleaner, ensuring liquid does not contact the gilt-bronze mounts or wooden frame.
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