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Restored Antique Countertop Display Cabinet
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for sale €1,966     $2,134
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Restored Antique Countertop Display Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

This beautifully restored 1910s mahogany countertop shop display cabinet features a rare original reverse-painted glass sign advertising "Homeopathic Medicines and Preparations Patent Medicines." The curved glass top showcases contents elegantly, while the reverse glass panel across the front is a standout detail , finely hand-gilded and painted using the traditional verre églomisé technique.

Constructed with a rich mahogany frame and finished with brass campaign-style drawer pulls, the unit includes four drawers at the back for additional storage. The interior is lined with oak-veneered boards, which highlight its clean and professional appearance.

H:21 W: 91 D:46 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Victorian Shop Display Cabinet to the 1910s.

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SA1141156
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Description
This beautifully restored 1910s mahogany countertop shop display cabinet features a rare original reverse-painted glass sign advertising "Homeopathic Medicines and Preparations Patent Medicines." The curved glass top showcases contents elegantly, while the reverse glass panel across the front is a standout detail , finely hand-gilded and painted using the traditional verre églomisé technique.
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Constructed with a rich mahogany frame and finished with brass campaign-style drawer pulls, the unit includes four drawers at the back for additional storage.
D and A Binder Ltd

The interior is lined with oak-veneered boards, which highlight its clean and professional appearance.

H:21 W: 91 D:46 cm

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Victorian Shop Display Cabinet to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141156
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany countertop display cabinet featuring a curved glass front and a lower white panel reading Homoeopathic Medicines and Preparations.

Restored Antique Countertop Display Cabinet

Archive II A Victorian mahogany countertop display cabinet featuring a curved glass front and a lower white panel reading Homoeopathic Medicines and Preparations. View II
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D and A Binder Ltd

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N7 8LT
United Kingdom
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A Victorian mahogany countertop display cabinet featuring a curved glass front and a lower white panel reading Homoeopathic Medicines and Preparations.
Restored Antique Countertop Display Cabinet
Ref: SA1141156
A Victorian mahogany countertop display cabinet featuring a curved glass front and a lower white panel reading Homoeopathic Medicines and Preparations.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Commercial
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown, White, Gold
  • MotifsCurved glass, Reverse-painted lettering, Mahogany frame, Gilded text
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This restored 1910s mahogany countertop shop display cabinet originates from the Victorian commercial era. Constructed with a dark brown mahogany frame and oak-veneered interior boards, the unit measures 21 cm high, 91 cm wide and 46 cm deep. The design incorporates a curved clear glass top, brass campaign-style drawer pulls at the rear, and a prominent lower white glass panel across the front decorated with hand-gilded and reverse-painted lettering in gold and black, reading "HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES AND PREPARATIONS. PATENT MEDICINES." between horizontal lines. Positioned on a sideboard top in a home today, this display cabinet provides practical storage in four rear drawers alongside a glazed display area. The traditional verre églomisé sign and polished wooden framework suit a gentleman's library, study or living room setting for exhibiting small collectibles, curiosities or ephemera while maintaining period character.

FAQs

These cabinets were introduced in 19th-century retail premises, particularly pharmacies and haberdashers, to securely showcase small or valuable merchandise to customers across a shop counter.

They were predominantly constructed using polished hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, fitted with curved or flat glass panels and often featuring gilt lettered glass signage or brass fittings.

Original pieces feature hand-joined timber frames, period glass showing slight distortions, brass hardware, and authentic hand-painted or reverse-painted glass lettering.

It can be placed atop a sideboard, kitchen island, or console table to store small collectibles, jewellery, or curate a themed tabletop arrangement.

Clean the timber frame using natural beeswax polish and soft dry cloths, while cleaning glass panels with ammonia-free products to prevent damage to surrounding painted lettering.
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