Etsy - VintageforNowShop Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet
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A beautiful bow fronted Mahogany display Cabinet. Original leaded stained glass doors & silk lining to the interior. Original hardware & two functional locks to the doors. Decorative plinth & carved detail to the top in addition to tall cabriole legs make this cabinet stand out from the crowd. There are some minor areas of damage to the glass, with some small fractures in a couple of the stained glass pieces & a larger fracture to a clear glass section on the left hand door which have been secured with glass adhesive, see photos. Although the cabinet was in great condition, the Mahogany veneer was dating it. I decided to transform the cabinet using a combination of greens to create a rich malachite effect. Firstly, I wiped the entire piece with methylated spirit to remove any traces of furniture wax. Next I cleaned with sugar soap & warm soapy before lightly sanding & priming with Dixie Belle Slick Stick. I mixed Pressed Fern, Coal Black & Midnight Blue by Fusion to create a very dark green as my base colour. I applied two coats. Next, I applied a blend of Vintro Brooklands to add highlights to selected areas. Finally, I used Autentico Black Hills to create the marbled effect & tie the shades together. I applied two coats of top coat by Polyvine to seal & protect the finish & refreshed the hardware in Antique Gold. To finish, I hung a green & gold silk Tassel Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet
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