Today I am joining my wonderful friend Laurie @ Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie for Favorite Things Saturday. Be sure to visit her and find a list of all the participants. Such wonderful eye candy to see.
When I showed my collection of antique clocks, some of you asked to see what the mantel clock was sitting on. It's an antique china cabinet, dated 1880 England. I've had this piece since I was a brand new bride and it is definitely one of my favorite things. Now I know it looks full, but since it has mirrors on the back it magnifies everything, so there is only half of what you see. lol
This is the mantel clock you saw. Love the clock and I love the pretty carving on the top of the cabinet.
The carved columns that run down the sides of the door and the curved glass on the sides.
I love the heavy curved details of this cabinet and the pretty knuckle claw feet.
Can you see the double curve of the door and the glass?
So much detail that's hardly ever duplicated today.
I've spent a fortune having this baby crated to follow me through several states and moving, but to me it is worth every penny. I still love it.
Thanks so much for stopping by. I always look forward to your visits and hope to see you for Table Top Tuesday.
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That's a beautiful curio and you have so many lovely things to fill it with. I wouldn't want to leave it behind if I were moving either!
ReplyDeleteOh Marty, your antique china cabinet is just grand!! What a treasure, it's gorgeous! I can't stop with the compliments! And your mantle clock, I've not seen one this beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat china cabinet is wonderful!! So much detail in the wood. Just gorgeous. I have been looking and looking for something for my dining room. Yours is just perfect. I also love that mantel clock-so fancy.
ReplyDeleteYour china cabinet is simply GRAND!! I love it and all the goodies you have displayed in and on it, too! BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteBig TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Be blessed. Cindy
ReplyDeleteMarty-I can certainly understand why this cabinet is one of your favorite things! Isn't it odd that some of our first purchases when we were all young and poor remain our favorite things :)? Even with the mirrors, I still think it's full :)....of beautiful things! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteMarty it is a treasure. I can see why you love it so much. It's so true, they just don't make them like that anymore. I think the problem today is that there is no pride in craftsmanship like there used to be. I'll have to go visit Laurie to see other treasures.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Kim
Marty,
ReplyDeleteYour cabinet is so gorgeous..I recognize some of your pieces that you have displayed before...so many beautiful items in your collections! Thanks for sharing!
Miss Bloomers
This is a beautiful cabinet, Marty.
ReplyDeleteThis is a magnificent china cabinet. You have such wonderful things. The Clock is particularly beautiful. The cabinet already has its own story. What experience it probably had before coming to you. And now the cabinet is surely proud that you love it so. Was very nice to see it. Thank you for showing. Johanna
ReplyDeleteOh Marty I'm so glad you show us this great china cabinet again...Girl I love the serptine glass on it...and yours so right it cost alot to have it packed to room...I know I had one panel in mine brike and it took 5 years to find some to do that kind of glass and had to take it to Frenso and leave it for the week...Thank honey for coming by and your kind comment to me...I hae really been down since I got home and seen all that mess on my blog ha ha!! Just made me sad...Hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend...hugs and smiles from my mountain top to yours....Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Funny, but I always think my cabinets look so full too- then I remember the mirrored backs! LOL
ReplyDeletexoxo Pattie
What a stunning cabinet and what a treasure trove you have inside! I love the intricate carving and of course the beautiful clock!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend, Marty!
xoxo
Jane
Well, Marty, I believe I have a relative to your china cabinet. Mine is chocked full of pattern and cut glass mostly from my MIL's collection. It is one heavy sucker. The glass shelves are so thick.
ReplyDeleteRight now, I can't stand to part with anything inside, but it truly needs to be thinned out. It is part of my retirement fund!
Wow, your china cabinet is truly beautiful and full of wonderful treasures! Marty, thank you sooo much for coming over to my blog, I always enjoy your wonderful comments! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs
ReplyDeleteMarty, that piece is magnificent!!
ReplyDeleteHi Marty,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful antique cabinet.
I can see why you love it so much.
It's exquisite and so are the things inside.
hugs
Sissie
Hi Marty!
ReplyDeleteThat is an absolutely lovely piece! I can understand why you have move it all over! And everything insdie is so prety. I love the details. And you are so right, they just don't bother with all the beautiful extras any more when they make furniture. It's such a shame!
Marty, this is absolutely gorgeous, the detail on these styles are just exquisite. I just so wonderful how much time the woodsman took to make each piece ... timeless beauty created.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Marty it is absolutely gorgeous! I love the intricate carving and its luscious curves.
ReplyDelete~ Tracy
That is such a gorgeous piece. I have its baby sister....love all the goodies inside too!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cabinet, Marty.
ReplyDeleteThat china cabinet is a very beautiful piece, Marty, and you are right, they don't make them like that anymore. Love the carvings and that clock, OMG! I love it, it's gorgeous!...Christine
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It is very true ~ you rarely see such workmanship today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing ~
xoxo
Pat
Hi Marty! What a beautiful curio cabinet! So elegant and I love your clocks and other pretties! I spend a day just prowling around in this gorgeous cabinet!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Marty, this has just become one of my favorite things too! It is gorgeous! All of those beautiful carvings and that rounded glass! Wow! it is in such beautiful condition. I'm so glad you linked this beauty with Favorite Things. Thanks so much for joining and for your kind words. laurie
ReplyDeleteMarty, your cabinet filled with treasures is beautiful. I like the curved glass and the carvings on this piece. Oh to open the doors and study each of the jewels inside. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous piece! I love the curvy design and that you really can see everything inside it. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Marty, that is one of the prettiest curio cabinets I have ever seen. I have my mothers and it is just crammed full of things like yours is. Sometimes when I look in it I sometimes am surprised at what I see...and think "Oh my goodness, I was wondering what I did with that!" :)
ReplyDeleteI went to garage sales today and found some real pretties. I see you love silver too...and polish it! :) My daughter and I have an ongoing thing about whether to polish or not to polish...she doesn't and I do! Ah well...
Love and hugs,
Mona
Marty, that china cupboard is fantastic! What a gorgeous oak beauty -- and what a treasure trove inside it, too --- lots of collecting and love in there.
ReplyDeleteYou were one smart bride to latch onto that piece, and even smarter to keep it with you. It has real stage presence!
Cass
How wonderful to have a date for your beautiful oak antique china cabinet and that it was from England. It is a lovely heirloom for sure. I can see why it is one of your favorite things because of its history before and after it became yours. Makes me think of the show," If only walls could talk."
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Hey Marty,
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful china cabinet! When I was a young bride I splurged on a couple of antique pieces that I fell in love with. I still have those antiques.. and I still love them.
That is a fabulous piece of furniture! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy husband agreed when I showed him the picture...this piece is magnificent....we love curved glass china cabinets...
ReplyDeleteMarty, you know how much I love this china cabinet. It's just gorgeous, and I would never leave it behind either. Such a perfect showcase for all of your treasures. Hugs, Kat
ReplyDeleteMy husband's grandfather collected clocks and we were willed one of them. It is nearly identical to yours except that where yours appears green, ours is a burgundy shade. We cherish that clock.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful cabinet, Marty. You have your items so well displayed. I can see why its a favorite of yours.
ReplyDeleteSonny
It is absolutely gorgeous, Marty! What an intricate piece of work. That was one talented carpenter. It amazes me now that often when I look at furniture, it says it's made partially of MDF, or some such crappy thing. They just don't make them like they use to!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the close-up on the curved doors, such an awesome detail. This would definitely be a treasured piece in my home too. Unfortunately, I have nothing to compare.
ReplyDeleteDena
What a beauty Marty!
ReplyDeleteYou just can't find those wonderful detailed pieces much anymore....
You have quite a collection inside!
A treasured piece for sure...
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Simply elegant, a stunning treasure to be sure. I agree, it's hard to find craftsmanship and details like this any more.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing...
ttfn...
That is some cabinet Marty. The details on it are incredible! I love all the beautiful treasures inside it too!
ReplyDeleteSee you tomorrow for your party!
Best wishes,
Natasha.