Vitrine is defined as a glass paneled cabinet for displaying china or objets d'art.
This beautiful antique vitrine belongs to my mother-in-law.
The glass door panels are curved.
My MIL likes to keep her teacup collection in here.
Very ornate carvings all covered in gold leaf decorate the cabinet.
Petite hoof legs~
This cabinet came into the family long ago as a gift from a
wealthy housewife to her housekeeper, who was my MIL's aunt.
She must have been a great housekeeper!
A pretty french Vitrine!
What a pretty little thing!
ReplyDeletei'll bet you would love to get your chalk paint little hands on that, wouldn't you!!! :D i know i would!
ReplyDeletehugs, cindy
What a beautiful cabinet Amy! I just love it!
ReplyDeletehugs, Cheryl
Beautiful
ReplyDeleteI have seen those through out the years at antique shops and always wanted one. Big $$$$
Janice
Beautiful piece and her teacup collection is stunning. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteGorgeous~!
ReplyDeleteOh, man! How gorgeous is that?! Have you quietly put your name on it?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece and I love all of the precious tea things inside!
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Susan and Bentley
That is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Would be really fun to choose every special piece to fill it up.
ReplyDeleteAmy-What a beautiful piece! And the china is beautiful! Does it belong to you now? xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty and feminine cabinet. The shape is wonderful, and she has such an amazing teacup collection!
ReplyDeleteCindy
I didn't know what a vitrine was before this! Thanks for the education. Was tonight your big night? Thinking about you!
ReplyDeleteStacy
That is one pretty vitrine! It's soooo me! *winks*...Probably sooo you too huh? Lol!..*winks* Vanna
ReplyDeleteoh my, what a beautiful piece! I am having a love affair with round furniture at the moment, and this vitrine (thanks for the word knowledge :)!) is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great weekend Amy!
Hugs
Jen xo
That is simply gorgeous Amy! I will have to take pics of my vitrine and post them on my blog. It matches my sofa and an occasional table. I got all three pieces at an auction a few years back for an absolute STEAL!!! (*_*)
ReplyDeleteTruly truly pretty, like its a work of art. Never saw too many that have curve and the carving on the hoofs-clearly a masterpiece. Oh and the color is just amazing. Your mother in law has great taste:)Oh and merry Christmas!have a great year ahead.
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