Items Similar to Antique French Ormolu Mounted Walnut Display Cabinet Circa 1920
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Walnut Display Cabinet Circa 1920
$1,541.44
£1,100
€1,307.44
CA$2,098.06
A$2,346.81
CHF 1,221.30
MX$28,890.07
NOK 15,537.41
SEK 14,577.15
DKK 9,754.80
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
This is a stunning antique French Louis Revival ormolu mounted walnut and marquetry inlaid display cabinet, circa 1920 in date.
The cabinet features a shaped top and has impressive and ornate ormolu mounts. The body is rectangular shaped with a glazed ormolu mounted door with glazes sides and features three fantastic floral marquetry panels.
The interior is lined with the rich original violet velvet fabric which beautifully compliments the cabinet.
Complete with the original working lock and key.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As antique items, the pieces show signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, they display beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 163 cm x Width 77 cm x Depth 41 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 5 foot, 4 inches x Width 2 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches
Ormolu (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.
The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.
No true ormolu was produced in France after around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the original mercury-firing ormolu method for sheer beauty and richness of colour. Electroplating is the most common modern technique. Ormolu techniques are essentially the same as those used on silver, to produce silver-gilt (also known as vermeil).
Our reference: A3849
- Dimensions:Height: 64.18 in (163 cm)Width: 30.32 in (77 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
- Style:Revival (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A38491stDibs: LU950639180732
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1983
1stDibs seller since 2012
1,365 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
Associations
LAPADA - The Association of Arts & Antiques Dealers
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: London, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllAntique French Ormolu Mounted Walnut Display Cabinet Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French Louis Revival ormolu mounted walnut and marquetry inlaid display cabinet, circa 1920 in date.
The cabinet features a shaped top and has impressive ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis Revival parquetry and ormolu mounted breakront vitrine, circa 1860 in date.
This beautiful cabinet has exquisite parquetry and crossbanded ...
Category
Antique 1860s French Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Low Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Victorian burr walnut and tulipwood double door low display cabinet, circa 1860 in date.
It has been accomplished in the very ...
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis Revival Parquetry Display Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French mahogany and ormolu-mounted display cabinet in the French Louis XV manner, circa 1870 in date.
This beautiful cabinet has an abundance of exquisite...
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique French Louis Revival Vernis Martin ormolu mounted display cabinet, circa 1880 in date.
This beautiful cabinet has hand painted decoration, exquisite ormolu mounts and a beautiful marble top. The central panel has a beautiful painting depicting a courting couple in a boat and the two side panels have paintings of country scenes.
The cabinet has serpentine glass to the sides with a capacious cupboard in the bottom.
Complete with working lock and original key.
The quality and attention to detail throughout is second to none.
Add a touch of unparalleled style to your home.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 160 x width 88 x depth 34
Dimensions in inches:
Height 5 foot, 3 inches x width 2 foot, 11 inches x depth 1 foot, 1 inch
Vernis Martin is a lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate furniture and such personal articles as brisé fans...
Category
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Large French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet C1880 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Louis XV Revival French Vernis Marten five panel display cabinet of extravagantly shaped serpentine form, Circa 1880 in date, with exquisite hand painted decoratio...
Category
Antique 1880s Cabinets
Materials
Other
You May Also Like
Antique Quality Kingwood Ormolu Mounted French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique quality kingwood and ormolu mounted French Vernis Martin display cabinet
having an attractive shaped top with an impressiv...
Category
Antique 1860s French Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
French Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 French bronze mounted mahogany vitrine, In the Louis XVI style, with 3 sides of glass panels and the original lock and key. The electr...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Walnut & Beveled Glass 2 Door Display Cabinet Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV style carved walnut and beveled glass two door display cabinet, circa 1880's.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Antique 19th Century French Quality Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century French quality kingwood ormolu mounted display cabinet having a fabulous serpentine shape with kingwood and parquetry inlay and quality ornate ormolu mounts, a ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Other, Ormolu
Antique Quality Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique quality kingwood and ormolu mounted French Vernis Martin display cabinet
having an attractive shaped top with an impressive...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Other
Antique French Late 19th Century Mahogany "Vernis Martin" Display Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful display case with its lacquer is not to be overlooked. It has ample room for a special collection in your home.
Category
Antique 19th Century Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
More Ways To Browse
Silver Display Case
French Brass Ormolu
French Louis Display Case
1920 French Walnut Furniture
Vintage 4 Panel Doors
Vintage Floral Velvet Fabric
Hermes Cabinet Faleschini
Homme Debout
Japanese Coromandel
Louis Vuitton Glasses Case
Louis Vuitton Made In China
Mathieu Befort
Mechelen Cabinet
Mercantile Display Case
Metal Pantry Cabinet
Neolt Stile
Oak File Cabinet 4 Drawer
Oak Refrigerator