French Mahogany Vernis Martin Vitrine

Louis XVI designed mahogany display cabinet. The projecting stepped cornice over recessed frieze decorated with gilt metal mounts, to the large bevelled glazed door opening to reveal...

Mahogany display cabinet, the arched top over two unusual concave glazed side doors, the interior fitted with adjustable glazed shelves. To the base fitted with three long central dr...

An antique French Vernis Martin decorated vitrine offers mahogany construction with single glass door opening to shelved interior over drawer and single ...

This is a stunning antique French louis XV Revival Vernis Martin display cabinet, circa 1880 in date. The cabinet feature a shaped top with impressive ornate ormolu mounts, the body is serpentine shaped with a glazed ormolu mounted door that features a fantastic Vernis Martin hand painted panel of a courting couple, with the two side panels depicting country scenes. The interior is lined with the rich original pink fabric which beautifully complements the cabinet. Complete with original working lock and key. It is very rare to find such an exquisite cabinet and it is sure to attract a lot of attention from your guests. Condition: In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 170 x Width 85 x Depth 43 Dimensions in inches: Height 5 foot, 7 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 1 foot, 5 inches Vernis Martin is a lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate furniture and such personal articles as brisé fans...