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Antique Ebonised and Gilded Bijouterie Display Cabinet
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Antique Ebonised and Gilded Bijouterie Display Cabinet

19th century
Sold 3 July 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An unusual 19th. Century ebonised and gilded bijouterie display cabinet. The glazed front having spiral twist columns and opening door with lock & key, the interior having red velvet lining. The base with a frieze drawer and the whole raised on tall cabriole legs with scrolling toes and further gilt decoration. Dimensions:- Height…47’’/ 119.5cm. Width…20.25’’/ 51.5cm. Depth…17.25’’/ 44cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Physical Dimensions
Height
119.5cm (47.05")
Width
51.5cm (20.28")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Ebonised Glazed Bijouterie Cabinet to the 1890s.

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SA980530
Dealers Internal Reference
24294
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An unusual 19th. Century ebonised and gilded bijouterie display cabinet.
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The glazed front having spiral twist columns and opening door with lock & key, the interior having red velvet lining.
John Howkins Antiques

The base with a frieze drawer and the whole raised on tall cabriole legs with scrolling toes and further gilt decoration. Dimensions:- Height…47’’/ 119.5cm. Width…20.25’’/ 51.5cm. Depth…17.25’’/ 44cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Height
119.5cm (47.05")
Width
51.5cm (20.28")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Ebonised Glazed Bijouterie Cabinet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA980530
Dealers Internal Ref
24294
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An antique ebonised and gilded glazed bijouterie display cabinet featuring barley twist columns, cabriole legs, and a velvet-lined interior.
Antique Ebonised and Gilded Bijouterie Display Cabinet
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An antique ebonised and gilded glazed bijouterie display cabinet featuring barley twist columns, cabriole legs, and a velvet-lined interior.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHardwood, Glass, Velvet, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Cabriole legs, Gilded accents, Velvet lining
  • SizeH 119.5 cm (47 in) x W 51.5 cm (20 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Bijouterie cabinets emerged in the 18th century and gained significant popularity during the Victorian era as bespoke furniture designed specifically to exhibit precious trinkets, medals, and personal collections.

Authentic period pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or pine, finished with an ebonised surface treatment, gilded highlights, glazed panels, and internal velvet or silk linings.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut joinery, traditional hand-applied ebonising rather than modern paint, genuine gold leaf application, period glass imperfections, and the natural ageing of internal textiles and timbers.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a living room or study, contrasting sharply against neutral contemporary walls while housing curated collections of curiosities or small artefacts.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the fabric lining and gilding, and dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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