Rare Walnut Counter Display Cabinet / Showcase Vitrine

Rare walnut counter display cabinet / showcase vitrine
Shop or collector's display case, Napoléon III period / Louis XV style, dating from the late 19th century.

Walnut structure,
Glazed on all four sides and the top,
Interior lined with green velvet,
Richly carved decoration at the corners and frieze,
Compact format designed to display jewellery, medals, minerals, religious objects or collections.
Small tabletop display cabinets first appeared in the late 18th century and became widely popular throughout the 19th century.

Condition
Sound wood,
Carving complete,
All glazing present,
Original interior velvet with normal wear,
Some scratches and patina consistent with age and use.

Dimensions
Width: 55 cm
Height: 62 cm
Depth: 41 cm
These dimensions are characteristic of the counter and display vitrines sought after by collectors.