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A Fine Quality Mahogany Vernis Martin Cabinet
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A Fine Quality Mahogany Vernis Martin Cabinet

19th century
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A Fine Quality Mahogany Vernis Martin Cabinet. Constructed in mahogany with brass inlay and gilded brass mounts. Having a serpentine marble top above a frieze with a central panel depicting cherubs at play. Having a glazed door opening to reveal glass shelves and a velvet lined interior. The lower section having three painted "Vernis Martin" panels. The central one depicting a courting couple in a woodland setting. Raised on elegant cabriole supports. France Circa 1880-1900

Dimensions: 64" high x 30" wide x 14" deep

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Vernis Martin Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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A Fine Quality Mahogany Vernis Martin Cabinet. Constructed in mahogany with brass inlay and gilded brass mounts. Having a serpentine marble top above a frieze with a central panel depicting cherubs at play. Having a glazed door opening to reveal glass shelves and a velvet lined interior. The lower section having three painted "Vernis Martin" panels. The central one depicting a courting couple in a woodland setting. Raised on elegant cabriole supports. France Circa 1880-1900

Dimensions: 64" high x 30" wide x 14" deep

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Vernis Martin Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A French Louis XV style mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed sides, gilt bronze mounts, a marble top, and a lower hand-painted Vernis Martin panel.
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Archive I A French Louis XV style mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed sides, gilt bronze mounts, a marble top, and a lower hand-painted Vernis Martin panel.

A Fine Quality Mahogany Vernis Martin Cabinet

Archive II A French Louis XV style mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed sides, gilt bronze mounts, a marble top, and a lower hand-painted Vernis Martin panel. View II
Archive III A French Louis XV style mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed sides, gilt bronze mounts, a marble top, and a lower hand-painted Vernis Martin panel. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XV style mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed sides, gilt bronze mounts, a marble top, and a lower hand-painted Vernis Martin panel. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XV style mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed sides, gilt bronze mounts, a marble top, and a lower hand-painted Vernis Martin panel. View V
Archive VI A French Louis XV style mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed sides, gilt bronze mounts, a marble top, and a lower hand-painted Vernis Martin panel. View VI
Archive VII A French Louis XV style mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed sides, gilt bronze mounts, a marble top, and a lower hand-painted Vernis Martin panel. View VII
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
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The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
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A French Louis XV style mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed sides, gilt bronze mounts, a marble top, and a lower hand-painted Vernis Martin panel.
A Fine Quality Mahogany Vernis Martin Cabinet
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A French Louis XV style mahogany display cabinet featuring glazed sides, gilt bronze mounts, a marble top, and a lower hand-painted Vernis Martin panel.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Ormolu, Glass, Marble
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Vernis Martin panel, Marble top, Cabriole legs

This 19th-century French Louis XV revival display cabinet is constructed from warm brown mahogany with a marble top, brass inlay, and gilded brass ormolu mounts. The tall glass-fronted cabinet stands on slender cabriole legs and features a serpentine top above a glazed door and sides, revealing glass shelves, gold-toned lining, and a timber back. The lower section includes a hand-painted Vernis Martin panel depicting a courting couple in a woodland setting, accented with ornate gilt bronze mounts around the borders, corners, and apron. The dimensions are 163 cm high by 76 cm wide by 36 cm deep. Suitable for a living room, dining room, or hallway, this cabinet provides elegant display space for collectibles, porcelain, or glassware. The glass panels on the front and sides allow light to enter from multiple angles to illuminate interior items, while the enclosed lower cupboard keeps delicate items or additional belongings stored out of sight. The narrow footprint permits placement against a wall in smaller spaces while adding a decorative focal point with French chateau design characteristics.

FAQs

Vernis Martin refers to a shellac-based lacquer technique developed in eighteenth-century France by the Martin brothers. It was created to imitate Asian lacquerwork and is commonly applied to curved wooden furniture surfaces featuring painted romantic or pastoral scenes.

Traditional French vitrines are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or kingwood, complemented by cast gilt bronze mounts, bevelled glass panels, and shaped marble tops.

Authentic pieces exhibit chased gilt bronze mounts, functional cast lock mechanisms, hand-painted artwork signed by the artist, and solid timber construction with joinery typical of French cabinetmaking.

Place the cabinet against a neutral or dark backdrop in a drawing room or hallway to serve as a focal point, utilising the glass shelving to display curated glass, ceramics, or collectibles.

Dust lacquered panels gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth without liquid polish. Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent cracking, colour fading, or lacquer deterioration.
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