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A Fine Quality Pair of Victorian Ormolu Mounted Walnut Display Cabinets
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A Fine Quality Pair of Victorian Ormolu Mounted Walnut Display Cabinets

19th century
Sold 22 December 2025 · Mark Buckley Antiques
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Each with burr-walnut veneered serpentine-shaped tops above an outswept frieze cornered by acanthus clasps over a central glazed door enclosing a shelved interior lined in gold velvet, on a matching deep plinth base.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated these Walnut Display Cabinets to the Victorian era.

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SA1162075
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10581
Description
Each with burr-walnut veneered serpentine-shaped tops above an outswept frieze cornered by acanthus clasps over a central glazed door enclosing a shelved interior lined in gold velvet, on a matching deep plinth base.

FREE DELIVERY - to mainland UK

We offer a 'Try before you buy' service so you know you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated these Walnut Display Cabinets to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162075
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10581
Mark Buckley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
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Mark Buckley Antiques
Telephone 07711 719 112
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Skipton
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2018
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Mark Buckley Antiques
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A pair of Victorian ormolu-mounted walnut display cabinets featuring shaped cornices, glazed central panels, and gilt bronze mounts.
A Fine Quality Pair of Victorian Ormolu Mounted Walnut Display Cabinets
Ref: SA1162075
A pair of Victorian ormolu-mounted walnut display cabinets featuring shaped cornices, glazed central panels, and gilt bronze mounts.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Veneered walnut, Glazed panels, Shaped cornices
  • SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

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Victorian display cabinets, often featuring rich ormolu mounts, were heavily influenced by French Louis XIV and XV designs, popularised during the 19th century to showcase prized porcelain, glassware, and curiosities in formal reception rooms.

These pieces typically utilized dense secondary timbers like oak or pine as a carcase, overlaid with finely figured walnut veneers and embellished with cast, chased, and gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, alongside hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authenticity is identified through period-correct construction techniques, such as hand-cut dovetailing, natural patination on the timber, hand-chiselled detailing on the ormolu mounts, and historical glass characteristics including minor imperfections or bubbles.

In contemporary interiors, these cabinets provide a striking focal point by contrasting ornate period craftsmanship with minimalist architectural surroundings, often used to display curated collections of ceramics or sculptural objects.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity and temperature away from direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking, applying quality microcrystalline wax sparingly to the timber, and dusting ormolu gently with a soft, dry brush without chemical cleaners.
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