19th Century French Kingwood Vitrine Display Cabinet - Vernis Martin Panels, Ormolu Moun — Hawkins Antiques

19th Century French Kingwood Vitrine Display Cabinet - Vernis Martin Panels, Ormolu Mounts & Curved Glass

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Height 192cm Width 78cm Depth 48cm

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Why Hawkins Antiques?

Description

Overview

A fine and decorative 19th century French kingwood vitrine display cabinet, circa 1880, in the Louis XV manner. A piece of considerable visual presence - the shaped and serpentine carcass, curved glazed sides, hand-painted Vernis Martin panels, and profuse ormolu mounts combining to create one of the most characterful forms in French decorative furniture.

Key Features

French Louis XV manner, circa 1880
Kingwood veneer in chevron pattern with crossbanding
Hand-painted Vernis Martin romantic pastoral panels
Curved glazed door and shaped side panels
Three shaped display shelves with green velvet lining
Profuse ormolu mounts throughout including acanthus cresting and cabriole sabot feet

Craftsmanship & Detail

The kingwood veneer is laid in a chevron pattern to the lower section with crossbanding throughout. The Vernis Martin panels are the focal point of the exterior - hand-painted romantic pastoral scenes in the 18th century French manner, framed within ormolu mount surrounds. The ormolu mounts are of good quality throughout — a pierced and scrolling acanthus cresting crowns the serpentine cornice, with trailing foliate mounts to the angles, rocaille clasps to the curved glazed panels, and ormolu sabots to the slender cabriole legs.

Delivery

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Worldwide shipping is available. We regularly arrange professional international delivery for clients across Europe, the USA, and beyond. Please enquire for a tailored quotation.

Packaging & Handling

Professionally wrapped and protected
Handled by experienced furniture specialists
Carefully transported to minimise movement and risk
Collection available by appointment

Condition

Condition Report

Presented in good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with age and use. This 19th century French kingwood vitrine retains a rich warm colour, attractive original patina, and impressive decorative presence throughout.

The cabinet features finely detailed ormolu mounts, curved glazed panels, and hand-painted Vernis Martin scenes, all contributing to its elegant Louis XV style appearance. The kingwood veneers display attractive figuring and colour variation, while the shaped glass door opens smoothly to reveal the fitted interior display shelves.

Additional Notes

Structurally sound throughout
Kingwood veneers with attractive figuring and original patina
Ormolu mounts and curved glazed panels intact
Hand-painted Vernis Martin panels present and decorative

Dimensions

Height 192cm Width 78cm Depth 48cm

Why Hawkins Antiques?

Three Generations Since 1960

Hawkins Antiques has been sourcing and selling fine antique furniture for over six decades, combining traditional expertise with carefully curated stock.

Personally Selected Stock

Every piece is individually chosen for quality, character, craftsmanship, and decorative appeal - we do not mass-source inventory.

Honest Condition Reporting

We photograph and describe each item accurately, highlighting condition, restorations, age-related wear, and authenticity.

Specialist Delivery

UK deliveries are handled carefully by trusted couriers, with international shipping arranged through specialist fine art transport companies.

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from 13 reviews

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Wayne Crocker

05/29/2026

Hawkins Antiques

Our house was built in 1820, so I have been slowly acquiring furniture from the same period. The piece is perfect & arrived very quickly too.

Wayne Crocker

05/29/2026

Fine Georgian Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table With Carved Lion Paw Feet C.1820

We love our fender. Brilliant condition and very speedy and good delivery service.

Chloe Frost

04/10/2026

Hawkins Antiques

We purchased a table from Hawkins Antique and it is absolutely stunning and a mint condition! Delivery was very fast and the delivery team were fantastic and really went the extra mile to get the table into the house - it wasn't simple due to our narrow front door, but the guys managed to get it in, keeping the table safe along the way! Highly recommend - very happy! Made another purchase already!

Liam Phillips

03/25/2026

Hawkins Antiques

If you are looking for an antique/furniture dealer who sells good quality at appropriate prices, are prompt, polite and helpful and deliver what they promise, our recent experience of Hawkins exactly fits that bill.wewill gladly buy from them again.

Bali Kochar

02/26/2026

Hawkins Antiques

We had purchased a walnut sideboard from this company. We are delighted with it and with the service. The sideboard - is in a very good condition, clean, as described and advertised. We found dealing with everyone in that company to be straight forward and helpful. I would not hesitate buying from them again! Highly recommended!!!

Monika Hold

02/26/2026

Hawkins Antiques

The cabinet was just as expected photos were spot on. Delivery service was excellent and fast. Highly recommend Lee and co. Thank you

Linda Bennett

11/18/2025

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Superb service from purchase to delivery. Lee could not have been more helpful and the item is exactly as described. His delivery guys were wonderful too!

Ruth Middle

10/03/2025

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Hawkins Antiques have been absolutely perfect. The furniture we bought is brilliant, exactly as described and photographed, and the team couldn’t have been more helpful and professional

Dan Sails

08/19/2025

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Bought a William Tillman table and chairs. We are absolutely thrilled with the purchase and the company was very understanding when we were having trouble with moving dates. They were extremely helpful and understanding. Items came well packed and dropped off by two nice chaps who moved everything into the house for us without any hassle at all. Absolutely no trouble in recommending Hawkins Antiques. Would give more than 5*

M Wilson

08/03/2022

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Visited Hawkins Antiques a few days ago and must say I was very impressed with the wonderful furniture and the helpfulness of the staff. Well worth a visit

Donna Oram

11/15/2017

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I visited this place last week and have to say I was amazed, it was like a museum. I definitely recommend anyone to take a visit to Hawkins antiques if you are in the Cardiff or Barry area.

Rukaya Wareth

11/15/2017

Hawkins Antiques