What items belong in a glass top display case?

These cases suit delicate items such as medals, pocket watches, jewellery, and small porcelain collections. The transparent top keeps objects safe from dust while allowing full visibility. Table models work well in drawing rooms for viewing items from above, while cabinet forms protect taller curiosities behind vertical glazing.

How do I clean the wood and glass?

Maintenance requires mild cleaning products that will not harm polished hardwood surfaces or delicate ormolu mounts. Use a soft, dry cloth for the timber and standard glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly. Avoid placing cases in direct sunlight to protect interior velvet linings and antique wood finishes from fading.

Were these cases made for shops or homes?

The inventory includes both domestic furniture and commercial shop fittings. Retail pieces often feature maker or owner lettering, such as chemist or gunsmith signage. Domestic variants rely on decorative veneers, inlay, and polished marble tops intended to complement period parlour interiors.

How do I distinguish Edwardian from Victorian pieces?

Victorian examples generally feature heavier proportions in oak or mahogany, often built as robust counter-top units for retail trades. Edwardian designs frequently lean towards lighter inlaid mahogany bijouterie tables and slender display stands. Revival styles bridge both eras, copying eighteenth-century French forms with ormolu and kingwood.