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Oceans64

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Re: Vitrine/Curio Cabinet
« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2011, 12:56:30 pm »
I think $150 is an amazing deal (as I drool with envy). I love, love, LOVE the etched glass.  Agree with others that Old English will do wonders and is a good place to start prior to making the decision about restoration.  If you do that and live with it for a few months, you'll probably stop seeing it's flaws.

Was the fabric original to the piece?  You could probably replace that yourself with minimal effort...
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Re: Vitrine/Curio Cabinet
« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2011, 01:51:22 pm »
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I don't think the fabric is original it has to go unfortunately. Not sure if I would like to replace with fabric or mirror. I've seen similar cabinets on the net some with fabric and some with mirrors. 
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Re: Vitrine/Curio Cabinet
« Reply #17 on: April 20, 2011, 01:54:24 pm »
I would replace with mirrors to show off the contents. I don't think fabric would do much to showcase your treasures. Every curio cabinet we have, has mirrors in the back. JMO.
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Re: Vitrine/Curio Cabinet
« Reply #18 on: April 20, 2011, 02:01:18 pm »
I vote mirrors....
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Re: Vitrine/Curio Cabinet
« Reply #19 on: April 20, 2011, 02:06:23 pm »
A great buy, a real snip! ... and I would also vote for mirrors... although the most expensive option they will, as Wayward says, show things off to their best advantage.
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Re: Vitrine/Curio Cabinet
« Reply #20 on: April 21, 2011, 09:44:21 am »
Agree fabric wasn't original.

I love French furniture (don't have much) but have always "specialized" in the French style/culture.  This is a lovely piece.  You did good on pricing....REAL GOOD.  Possibly someone repainted the gold?
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Re: Vitrine/Curio Cabinet
« Reply #21 on: April 21, 2011, 03:15:16 pm »
No it's not painted.
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