posted 06-19-2011 06:06 PM            

OK so maybe the title is a little ambitious but I am kinda excited. I just purchased a George III display cabinet and can;t wait to see it full of pieces from my collections. I thought I would post 2 photos of it empty and then post photos after I have it full. I plan on displaying a few silver, china and glass pieces and then rotate them from time to time. So if you have any ideas or suggestions, let me know.

Full Size Picture:

Close-up of Interior:

(PS the interior is patterned silk that has faded (as you can see the difference on the bottom hidden shelf. Don't know if I will replace it or not at this point).

posted 06-20-2011 01:00 PM            

without being too cheeky, my suggestion for the back is mirror, for the bottom darkgreen felt. Easy to do but with an grandious effect on your silver and china.

posted 06-26-2011 10:55 AM            

Here is my first try at displaying some pieces in my new cabinet:

After seeing the pictures, it looks kinda empty but in person it looks pretty full. I also just found the vinyl covered easels but haven't found any of the acrylic risers in town so I guess I'll have to order those or think of some other way to raise a few of the pieces to provide some height. I also need a way to display my bon-bon spoons and other special pieces of flatware.

And after looking at it for a week, I really want to have the inside recovered. Postnikov, I think a mirrored back would be great but the way the cabinet is constructed, I don't think it will be possible. The other problem is the covering for the shelves are inset flush with the wood edges. I know there are some fabrics I can't use (ie wool) but was thinking of either blue silk or cotton velvet.

So any comments, criticisms or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.