Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet - Ormolu Mounted Glass Vitrine With Painted — Hawkins Antiques

Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet - Ormolu Mounted Glass Vitrine With Painted Panel

Regular price: £2,650.00 GBP
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Why Hawkins Antiques?

Description

Overview

A stunning antique French Vernis Martin vitrine display cabinet, dating to the 19th century and richly decorated with hand-painted panels in the classical pastoral taste. The finely cast ormolu mounts, pierced brass gallery, velvet-lined glazed interior, and beautifully hand-painted Vernis Martin lower panel combine to create a refined example of French antique furniture of considerable decorative quality.

Key Features

French, 19th century
Hand-painted Vernis Martin pastoral panel to the lower section
Finely cast ormolu mounts throughout - foliate mounts, escutcheons, and corner mounts
Pierced brass gallery to the top
Glazed door opening to velvet-lined interior with glass shelves
Slender cabriole legs terminating in ormolu mounts
Ideal for displaying fine objects, porcelain, or decorative pieces

Craftsmanship & Detail

The glazed door opens to reveal a velvet-lined interior with glass shelves - ideal for displaying fine objects, porcelain, or decorative pieces. The lower panel is beautifully hand-painted in the Vernis Martin style, depicting a romantic pastoral scene with exceptional character and visual appeal. The finely cast ormolu mounts - foliate mounts, escutcheons, corner mounts, apron mount, and leg mounts - are applied with complete decorative consistency throughout. The slender cabriole legs terminating in ormolu mounts complete a piece of refined proportion and elegant presence equally suited to traditional and contemporary interiors.

Delivery

UK Delivery

We offer FREE fully wrapped and insured two-man delivery across mainland UK. All items are handled carefully by our trusted in-house delivery team.

International Shipping

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

Good antique condition commensurate with age. The mahogany case is sound and stable throughout. All ormolu mounts - the gallery, frieze, corner mounts, apron mount, and leg mounts - are all in good order. The Vernis Martin painted panel retains its scene clearly, with authentic craquelure consistent with genuine age - this is natural patination of old varnish, not damage.

The crimson velvet interior lining shows honest age-related wear consistent with a cabinet of this period. Both glass shelves are present. The glazed door and sides are intact throughout. An honest description from a specialist dealer with over 60 years of family experience.

Additional Notes

Mahogany case sound and stable - all ormolu mounts in good order
Vernis Martin panel clear and intact - craquelure is authentic age patination
Both glass shelves present - glazed door and sides intact
Crimson velvet interior with honest age-related wear consistent with period

Dimensions

Height 155cm Width 63cm Depth 38cm

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

Websiteeasy to use & very quick delivery.

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

Hawkins Antiques

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

Hawkins Antiques

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

Hawkins Antiques

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

Hawkins Antiques

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

Hawkins Antiques

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