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Fine Quality Single Door Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet.
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for sale €4,622     $5,017
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Fine Quality Single Door Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet.

18th century
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Fine Quality Single Door Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet. The solid satinwood top of breakfront outline and having a raised brass baluster gallery with kingwood banded side edge. The frieze with a central mahogany lined frieze drawer with a flaming urn, attendant griffins and foliate marquetry and pen-work detail, with further ribbon and swag detail to the ends. Over single door with bevelled glass and opening to reveal two adjustable shelves with ebony strung fronts these and the back lined in silk. The door also having the finest marquetry and pen-work panels depicting dolphins and foliate inlaid detail, the end panels having satinwood and marquetry foliate inlaid detail. Shaped apron below. The ends having bevelled glass panels over banded panels. The whole supported on splay feet having kingwood inlaid panels.

Dimensions:

52" wide

14" deep

57" high + 1" gallery

Physical Dimensions
Height
148cm (58.27")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet to the Georgian era.

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SA439222
Dealers Internal Reference
8299
Description
Fine Quality Single Door Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet.
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The solid satinwood top of breakfront outline and having a raised brass baluster gallery with kingwood banded side edge.
E W Cousins and Son

The frieze with a central mahogany lined frieze drawer with a flaming urn, attendant griffins and foliate marquetry and pen-work detail, with further ribbon and swag detail to the ends. Over single door with bevelled glass and opening to reveal two adjustable shelves with ebony strung fronts these and the back lined in silk. The door also having the finest marquetry and pen-work panels depicting dolphins and foliate inlaid detail, the end panels having satinwood and marquetry foliate inlaid detail. Shaped apron below. The ends having bevelled glass panels over banded panels. The whole supported on splay feet having kingwood inlaid panels.

Dimensions:

52" wide

14" deep

57" high + 1" gallery

Height
148cm (58.27")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA439222
Dealers Internal Ref
8299
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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Archive I An antique satinwood display cabinet featuring glazed panels, marquetry inlays, a fabric-lined interior, and splayed legs.

Fine Quality Single Door Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet.

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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
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An antique satinwood display cabinet featuring glazed panels, marquetry inlays, a fabric-lined interior, and splayed legs.
Fine Quality Single Door Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet.
Ref: SA439222
An antique satinwood display cabinet featuring glazed panels, marquetry inlays, a fabric-lined interior, and splayed legs.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleSheraton Revival
  • MaterialSatinwood, Glass, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlays, glazed panels, splayed legs, brass gallery
  • SizeH 148 cm (58 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This Georgian Sheraton Revival display cabinet is constructed from golden brown satinwood with kingwood banding and ebony stringing, complemented by a raised brass baluster gallery along the breakfront top. The piece contains glazed panels with bevelled glass, a fabric-lined interior in a soft green tone with two adjustable shelves, and a single door above a shaped apron supported by splayed feet. Detailed marquetry and pen-work adornments include a central flaming urn, attendant griffins, dolphins, foliate motifs, ribbons, and swags. Measuring 148 cm high, 132 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, the cabinet is suitable for a living room, dining room, or hallway to display and store fine china, glassware, books, or decorative objects.

FAQs

Satinwood furniture became prominent during the late 18th century, particularly within the Neoclassical and Sheraton styles, and experienced a significant revival during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Glazed display cabinets, or vitrines, were crafted to store and display valuable ceramics, glassware, and curios while protecting them from dust.

These pieces typically feature a core of solid timber overlaid with fine satinwood veneers, accented by marquetry or parquetry inlays using woods like rosewood, boxwood, and ebony. The glazing consists of individual glass panes held in timber frames, often accompanied by brass galleries, lined fabric interiors, and hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic period pieces show fine, tight grain patterns in the satinwood veneer with natural darkening or patina from age. Key identification features include original brass lock plates, period-correct glass with subtle imperfections, hand-carved or hand-inlaid decorative motifs, and unrefined secondary woods on the back and interior drawer linings.

Position the cabinet against a neutral or dark feature wall in a dining room, living room, or wide hallway to highlight its warm timber tones. The glazed interior can be styled with curated contemporary ceramics, art glass, or books to create a visual contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity changes to prevent veneer lift or fabric discolouration. Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish.
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