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Victorian Kingwood Bombe Shaped Corner Vitrine
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Victorian Kingwood Bombe Shaped Corner Vitrine

19th century
Description

Circa 1880, exhibition quality, bombe shaped and glazed kingwood corner vitrine. With gilt metal mounts throughout, the large serpentine door opens to reveal the mirror back, polished mahogany and adjustable shelf interior, with further storage area beneath the bottom shelf. A bombe shaped panel beneath this is profusely inlaid with marquetry depicting a flowers tied with a ribbon and it has a shaped apron leading on to squat French feet with well cast sabots.

Physical Dimensions
Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Kingwood Corner Vitrine Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA722117
Dealers Internal Reference
8165
Description
Circa 1880, exhibition quality, bombe shaped and glazed kingwood corner vitrine.
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With gilt metal mounts throughout, the large serpentine door opens to reveal the mirror back, polished mahogany and adjustable shelf interior, with further storage area beneath the bottom shelf.
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A bombe shaped panel beneath this is profusely inlaid with marquetry depicting a flowers tied with a ribbon and it has a shaped apron leading on to squat French feet with well cast sabots.

Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Kingwood Corner Vitrine Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA722117
Dealers Internal Ref
8165
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Archive I A Victorian corner vitrine in kingwood featuring curved glass doors, floral marquetry on the lower panel, and ornate brass ormolu mounts.

Victorian Kingwood Bombe Shaped Corner Vitrine

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A Victorian corner vitrine in kingwood featuring curved glass doors, floral marquetry on the lower panel, and ornate brass ormolu mounts.
Victorian Kingwood Bombe Shaped Corner Vitrine
Ref: SA722117
A Victorian corner vitrine in kingwood featuring curved glass doors, floral marquetry on the lower panel, and ornate brass ormolu mounts.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialKingwood, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBombe shape, floral marquetry, ormolu mounts, glass shelving
  • SizeH 187 cm (74 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Victorian corner vitrine originates from the late nineteenth century in the Louis XV revival style. Constructed from warm brown kingwood, the piece has a polished mahogany interior with a mirrored back, adjustable glass shelving, and a large serpentine glazed door bordered by ornate gilt ormolu mounts. The bombe shaped lower panel displays profuse floral marquetry depicting blooms tied with a ribbon, framed by sweeping gilt metal mouldings that follow the serpentine apron. The cabinet stands on squat French cabriole feet terminated with well cast ormolu sabots, and a prominent rococo ormolu finial surmounts the arched crest. Measuring 187 cm high by 88 cm wide and 50 cm deep, this refined corner cabinet provides an elegant display solution for a fine drawing room or formal living space. Positioned in the corner of a room, this vitrine functions effectively to showcase porcelain, glassware, or decorative objects against its reflective mirrored back. The combination of figured kingwood veneers, detailed marquetry, and bright ormolu hardware provides a polished focal point for traditional interiors. The adjustable shelving allows for flexible display arrangements, while the enclosed lower section offers additional concealed storage beneath the main cabinet space.

FAQs

Emerging in the 19th century, Louis XV revival corner vitrines combine French Rococo aesthetic elements, such as serpentine glass and ornate scrollwork, with a space-saving corner form designed to display fine china and glassware.

Traditional construction incorporates fine exotic veneers such as kingwood or rosewood arranged in marquetry patterns, set alongside cast ormolu mounts, glass panels, and solid hardwood framing.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut marquetry inlays, cast brass or bronze mounts with hand-chased detailing, original curved glass, and evidence of hand-planed timber joinery on unexposed surfaces.

A corner vitrine can be integrated into a contemporary space by positioning it in an underutilised corner, using it to display curated objects against neutral backdrop walls to accentuate its rich wood tones.

Wood surfaces should be dusted with a soft dry cloth and periodically treated with beeswax, while ormolu mounts require gentle dusting rather than abrasive polishes which can strip original gilded patination.
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