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Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Boulle Display Cabinet
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Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Boulle Display Cabinet

19th century
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Fine quality antique Victorian French boulle display cabinet having a quality rectangular shaped ebonies top with a ornate ormolu mounted frieze fantastic single brass inlaid boulle and glazed door opening to reveal a display shelf with red interior standing on a shaped plinth base with ornate ormolu mounts

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Boulle Display Cabinet to the 1860s.

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SA955927
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Fine quality antique Victorian French boulle display cabinet having a quality rectangular shaped ebonies top with a ornate ormolu mounted frieze fantastic single brass inlaid boulle and glazed door opening to reveal a display shelf with red interior standing on a shaped plinth base with ornate ormolu mounts
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Boulle Display Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA955927
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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An ebonised French Boulle display cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, a single glazed door, and ornate gilt-bronze mounts.
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Archive I An ebonised French Boulle display cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, a single glazed door, and ornate gilt-bronze mounts.

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Boulle Display Cabinet

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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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An ebonised French Boulle display cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, a single glazed door, and ornate gilt-bronze mounts.
Fine quality antique Victorian French boulle display cabinet
Ref: SA955927
An ebonised French Boulle display cabinet featuring red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, a single glazed door, and ornate gilt-bronze mounts.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourEbonised Black
  • MotifsBoulle marquetry, Ormolu mounts, Glazed door, Arabesque foliate patterns
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This Victorian Napoleon III display cabinet demonstrates the refined influence of the French Chateau style through its ebonised black wood construction enriched with striking red tortoiseshell and brass boulle marquetry in arabesque foliate patterns. The rectangular top rests above a heavily moulded frieze with ornate ormolu mounts, complemented by a single glazed door that opens to an interior display shelf against a red backing. The shaped plinth base incorporates decorative gilt-bronze mounts and round ormolu feet. The piece stands at 110 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. Positioned effectively in a formal drawing room, study, or sophisticated hallway, the cabinet suits the display of fine porcelain, glassware, or small collectibles. The glazed enclosure protects delicate items while the rich red and gold marquetry provides a striking focal point against neutral walls. The compact footprint makes the cabinet appropriate for both period properties and contemporary interiors seeking a touch of nineteenth-century continental elegance.

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Boulle marquetry is a decorative technique developed in 17th-century France by cabinetmaker Andre-Charles Boulle, involving tortoiseshell inlaid with brass, pewter, or copper patterns. The technique was widely revived during the 19th century throughout the Victorian and Napoleon III eras.

Traditional Boulle cabinets feature an ebonised wood frame, polished sheet brass, tortoiseshell, and gilded bronze (ormolu) decorative mounts, often accompanying clear float or plate glass door panels.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cast ormolu mounts with fine chasing, natural brass and tortoiseshell marquetry with slight age-related surface variation, and solid hardwood sub-frames beneath the ebonised veneer.

A Boulle cabinet works well as a focal statement piece in a hallway, drawing room, or dining space, contrasting with neutral wall tones or pairing with contemporary art and minimalist decorative objects.

Keep the cabinet in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the brass and tortoiseshell from lifting. Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes.
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